If you want to impact the world with your career, a degree in international relations will help you build critical global leadership skills. Through group projects, case studies and discussions with classmates from different cultures, you’ll learn to collaborate effectively in a diverse environment, something that will prove invaluable throughout your professional life.
The study of international relations is a discipline that analyzes politics, society and the economy in a global context. As such, it is a broad field that includes many other disciplines such as political science, history, sociology, law and economics. In some institutions, it may be a separate department while others may include it within the broader fields of global politics or international law.
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it’s important that we can understand different perspectives and communicate in a way that promotes peace and collaboration. As an IR graduate, you’ll gain the necessary skills to work with people from different countries and cultures to create policies that benefit everyone.
You’ll also be exposed to multiple theoretical frameworks that will give you a well-rounded understanding of the complex issues affecting our global community. This will help you make sense of global politics and become a more confident leader. In addition to this, you’ll get the opportunity to develop your network through exciting work placements that take you across the globe. Here at IE, we’ve partnered with UNITAR to offer workshops, internships and resources that will enrich your experience as an IR student.