About the Course – International Relations Studies

Developing a better understanding of conflict and cooperation, war and peace in contemporary international politics is the main objective of International Relations Studies. This program primarily focuses on the nature of power and security, globalization and global governance. Due to the increasing importance of  international connections, communication and collaboration across all areas of life, there is an increase in demand for graduates from the field of international relations. 

 Listed here are some of the principal objectives of the course.

• To engage critically with a range of materials about contemporary international relations
• To gain a critical understanding of the core literature and main theoretical issues in the field of international relations
• To establish a framework to understand the international aspects of problems such as environmental degradation and economic globalization

Career Prospect

Graduates can work nationally and internationally with government or private agencies as Community and Welfare Workers in a variety of environments.  International relations specializations include conflict and peace-making; comparative foreign policy; environmental policy; human rights; trade and financial regulation; international law; diplomatic tools and processes; migration and refugees; international security; and the role of international organizations such as the European Union.

Career Opportunity

The study of international relations prepares students for careers in:

• Archivist
• CIA Agent
• Demographer
• Diplomat
• Economist
• Foreign Affairs Analyst
• Foreign Affairs Specialist
• Foreign Service Officer
• Immigration Specialist
• Intelligence Specialist
• International Lawyer
• International Marketing Specialist
• Journalist
• Language Specialist
• Lobbyist
• Market Research Analyst
• News Anchor
• Non-Profit Program Coordinator
• Politician
• Political Analyst
• Research Analyst
• United Nations Worker

Course Available by Providers

The courses are generally provided at Bachelor and Masters.

COURSES UNDER HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION