What career paths can I follow with a master’s in international relations?

You can also apply your skills in political analysis to work as a journalist. 

Since you’ll develop strong writing skills as an international relations student, you’ll be well prepared to construct coherent analyses of current events for publication across various types of platforms. 

Studying international relations involves developing the skills to analyse a multitude of factors and the way they can influence the outcomes of a situation. This capacity for analysis is especially valuable in the business realm. 

As such, some international relations students go on to become important figures in international banks, or working as marketing executives, consultants or economists. 

The ability to assess factors at play and to forecast are key to success in these roles. 

IE School of Global and Public Affairs’ partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ensures that students are surrounded by opportunities to learn how to apply these skills in roles involving economic decision-making. 

What’s more, students can make important connections while they study, with nearly 200 recruiting partners having visited IE’s campus in the 2019-2020 academic year—including Uber, Facebook, Nike, Goldman Sachs and S&P Global. 

Another common career path for international relations students is in social development or roles in international aid organisations. Both NGOs and government-funded organisations often recruit international relations graduates because of their skills in problem-solving, communication and intercultural awareness and cooperation. 

Prestigious NGOs such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Save the Children have participated in IE School of Global and Public Affairs’ special careers forum for international relations students, meaning that you’ll have the opportunity to start building your network with these organisations while you study. 

Furthermore, an international relations background can also help you find work with organisations closer to home or smaller NGOs, such as working as a lobbyist in your local or national government. Such a role will allow you to drive efforts for transformative changes at the legislative level. 

A Master in International Relations equips you with skills and knowledge that you can use in a myriad of ways. Whether you’re aiming for a career in the public, private or non-profit sector, you won’t regret studying such a dynamic, relevant field that offers constant stimulation and countless possibilities.