Why study political science?

I don´t have a brilliant academic career or anything. I live in Brazil, I just turned 24, and just recently majored in communication/journalism. For the past few years my main interest has been political philosophy and political science...

I'm thinking of applying to spend a year at university in Europe studying political science, public policy, or law. Help me find a programme! I'm thinking of applying to one-year MSc/MPhil/MA programmes in Europe, to spend the next year constructively...

I was considering attending NYU, to study political science, i understand that they have a distinguished Political science program, and i plan to major in poly-sci. At any rate i began to consider internship opportunities, what colleges have a distinguished...

When people's voting behaviors are controlled by emotions which are irrational ? To distinguish it from history which is the study of why things have happened, what does political science do best in? Devising political philosophies for the best model...

In olden times, science and philosophy were intimately intertwined. Today, I wonder, does philosophy of science offer actual contributions or valuable insights to the field of science, or is it no longer of any value - a fruitless pursuit if you will...

So, I'm looking to expand my knowledge and study political science and economics. School isn't an option right now, other wise why would I have asked this question? So, I'd like to know of some sources to maybe up my knowledge and understanding a little...

In research for a forthcoming book I'm writing, I've discovered that Montessori School graduates are four times more likely to go on to Study Computer Science than kids from other schools. I also found they are three times more likely to study natural...

In 5-8 sentences, explain Thomas Hobbes significance for the study of political science