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Careers in International Relations
September 4, 2021 2023-04-20 6:45Careers in International Relations
Careers in International Relations
An undergraduate degree in International Relations and Global Affairs will prepare students for working in a globalized and complex world. A degree in International Relations and Global Affairs opens many career pathways due to the flexible and transferrable skills learned throughout a student’s studies. Studying international relations allows students to gain a broad range of knowledge in different areas of international affairs while allowing students to specialize in their field of choice. Below are some of the typical jobs and careers a graduate in International Relations and Global Affairs can expect to find.
What kind of careers can you get?
A degree in International Relations and Global Affairs opens many career pathways due to the flexible and transferrable skills learned throughout a student’s studies.
CAREER Opportunities
Top 5 careers
- Diplomat
- Lobbyist
- Business Consultant
- Communication officer
- International Development Consultant
Top 10 jobs for International Relations and Global Affairs graduates
- Diplomats in national Foreign Service
- International Aid/Development Worker
- Outreach coordinators
- Lobbyists
- Risk analysts
- Journalists
- Policy/ political analysts
- Public Relations specialists
- Human resource specialists
- Diversity and inclusion officer
Top 20 careers
- Diplomat
- Lobbyist
- Business Consultant
- Communication officer
- International Development Consultant
- Corporate Social Responsibility Officer
- Public Relations Manager
- Social Enterprise Coordinator
- Logistics Coordinator
- Human Resources Specialist
- News Anchor
- Politician
- Public Affairs Consultant
- Market Research Analyst
- Political Risk Analyst
- Trade Policy Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Journalist
- Event Planner
- Government social research officer
Other Career Opportunities
Government, Non-Governmental and Non-Profit Organizations
- Foreign Service Government
- Social Research Officer
- Communications Specialist for Non-Profit Organizations
- International Aid and Development Officer
- Non-Profit Program Coordinator
- Social Research Officer
- Communications Specialist for Non-Profit Organizations
- International Aid and Development Officer
- Non-Profit Program Coordinator
Private Sector Career Paths
- Fund-Raising Manager
- Intelligence Analyst and Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Intelligence analyst
- Interpreter
- International benefits analyst
- Regulatory affairs manager
- Intelligence Analyst and Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Intelligence analyst
- Interpreter
- International benefits analyst
- Regulatory affairs manager