2633-Philosophers, Historians and Political Scientists

Job Title: 

Philosophers, Historians and Political Scientists

Job Description: 

Philosophers, historians and political scientists conduct research into the nature of human experience and existence, phases or aspects of human history, and political structures, movements and behaviour. They document and report on findings to inform and guide political and individual actions.

Tasks: 

Conducting research in such fields as political philosophy, or past and present theory and practice of political systems, institutions or behaviour

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

2006 - Political Science and Government
1701 - Philosophy
2003 - History

Specific Occupations: 

263301 - Genealogist
Description : Conducts research into genealogical background of individual or family in order to establish descent from specific ancestor or to discover and identify forebears of individual or family.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263302 - Historian
Description : Researches the history of human activity and prepares accounts of findings.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Art Historian, Cultural Historian, Economic Historian, Geographical Historian, Historical Researcher

263303 - Prehistorian
Description : Studies the history of mankind prior to recorded history.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263304 - Political Scientist
Description : Studies the nature of states, the functions performed by governments, voter behaviour, political parties, political culture, political economy, and public opinion.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Political Analyst, Political Science Researcher

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa