What sort of career with an International relations degree?
I am planning on studying international relations at uni (currently doing A-levels) but I dont know if I have a good chance in terms of getting a job when I leave uni?
If not I may choose something else???
By the way, I am bilingual plus studying spanish as a 3rd language
Hello
The careers service in any prospective university would be a useful first contact point, as information regarding outcomes for previous international relations graduates should be available there. For a list of course providers (and contact details), see the UCAS website: http://ucas.com/students/coursesearch/).
You could also try the Prospects website – select international relations at http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Options_with_your_subject/p!eXbLc for detailed information under various headings including job options, career areas and case studies. Then select ‘job options’ for a list of jobs directly related to your degree and a list of jobs where your degree would be useful. It’s also worth having a look at ‘contacts and resources’ for a list of relevant professional bodies that may have further information.
An International Studies degree is also available through supported open learning with The Open University. For details, see http://www.open.ac.uk/ and http://www.open.ac.uk/you/ (information relevant to the increasing number of young students at the OU). Remember that you can apply to The OU alongside UCAS, effectively giving you extra choices.
Do allow some time for this research as you may see other links worth following up. I hope this answers your question and wish you every success in your future study and career planning.
February 4th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
There are plenty of International Organizations to apply to. Also there are private firms with international outreach, plus a multitude of NGO’s. (Non Govermental Organizations) which do international work. You should also learn other languages well, not only the basics. You should check the United Nations website for reference.
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I worked for 30 years at the World Health Organization and I am multilingual.
February 4th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Hello
The careers service in any prospective university would be a useful first contact point, as information regarding outcomes for previous international relations graduates should be available there. For a list of course providers (and contact details), see the UCAS website: http://ucas.com/students/coursesearch/).
You could also try the Prospects website – select international relations at http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Options_with_your_subject/p!eXbLc for detailed information under various headings including job options, career areas and case studies. Then select ‘job options’ for a list of jobs directly related to your degree and a list of jobs where your degree would be useful. It’s also worth having a look at ‘contacts and resources’ for a list of relevant professional bodies that may have further information.
An International Studies degree is also available through supported open learning with The Open University. For details, see http://www.open.ac.uk/ and http://www.open.ac.uk/you/ (information relevant to the increasing number of young students at the OU). Remember that you can apply to The OU alongside UCAS, effectively giving you extra choices.
Do allow some time for this research as you may see other links worth following up. I hope this answers your question and wish you every success in your future study and career planning.
References :