{"id":28508,"date":"2024-12-30T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=28508"},"modified":"2026-04-03T13:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:45:15","slug":"career-paths-after-your-master-in-international-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/career-paths-after-your-master-in-international-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"Career paths after your Master in International Relations: Nurturing a global mindset"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>You want a career in international relations. You want to travel the globe, meet new people and really make a difference. But what real jobs are out there? You&#8217;ve likely read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/5-top-reasons-why-you-should-study-international-relations\/\">why you should study international relations<\/a>. Now you&#8217;re thinking about the future. We&#8217;re here to tell you\u2014yes, it&#8217;s a practical choice. And there&#8217;s one common feature across all careers in international relations: A global mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-global-mindset-is-a-myth\">The global mindset is a myth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s revise that statement\u2014the global mindset doesn&#8217;t exist. What the world needs is people with a human mindset. Professionals that thrive in international relations are those who care about others, sincerely. We drill that into graduates of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-politics-economics-global-affairs\/programs\/master-in-international-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in International Relations<\/a> program, which is why they work <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/master-in-international-relations-program-alumni-and-their-inspiring-professional-journeys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">across industries<\/a> at global players like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcitizen.org\/en\/partners\/unicef\/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2Xw3enck05OlktcvUFH3HM5Ri53JWlipVFRHkIUimomd4mtjohmYycBoCessQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNICEF<\/a>, the European Parliament, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klarna.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klarna<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oas.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OAS<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-but-why-will-employers-love-you-so-much\">But why will employers love you so much?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations4.jpg\" alt=\"Gaining a global mindset at IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs\" class=\"wp-image-28513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations4.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations4-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations4-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations4-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are the skills you learn during an international relations master\u2019s program that are highly transferable; How to present yourself through public speaking; Writing and forming persuasive arguments; Collaborating with others toward common goals. These are great skills, but they&#8217;re not the most important one. We&#8217;ll explain more at the end, but let&#8217;s examine the high-flying careers you&#8217;ll access now you&#8217;re set on a master&#8217;s in international relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-public-affairs-and-politics\"><a><\/a>Public affairs and politics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The skill sets that international relations students acquire are extremely useful in roles related to political science. Common jobs in this area include: working as a civil servant for the government, working in public affairs toward conflict resolution or policy development, or serving abroad as a diplomat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations3.jpg\" alt=\"Career paths after your Master in International Relations\" class=\"wp-image-28512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations3-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations3-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-alumni-have-gone-straight-into-roles-as-like-european-parliamentary-assistant-research-assistant-and-public-affairs-intern\">Our alumni have gone straight into roles as like European Parliamentary Assistant, Research Assistant and Public Affairs Intern.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these roles capitalizes on the knowledge that your international relations degree gives you regarding history and the dynamics between political groups or countries with varying interests. In addition, you\u2019ll rely on the research skills you hone during your studies to stay up to date on current affairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also apply your skills in political analysis to work as a journalist. Since you\u2019ll develop strong writing skills as an international relations student, you\u2019ll be well prepared to write for the world&#8217;s top publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conquer-the-business-world-with-a-global-mindset\">Conquer the business world with a global mindset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying international relations involves developing the skills to analyze 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-relations-students-work-as-international-bankers-marketing-executives-consultants-and-economists\">International relations students work as international bankers, marketing executives, consultants and economists.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations2.jpg\" alt=\"Career paths after your Master in International Relations\" class=\"wp-image-28511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations2-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations2-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to assess factors at play and to forecast are key to success in these roles. IE University\u2019s partnership with the Organization 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, students can make important connections while they study, with nearly 200 recruiting partners having visited our campus in the 2019-2020 academic year\u2014including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/gb\/en\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uber<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/business.facebook.com\/business\/loginpage\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fbusiness.facebook.com%2F%3Fnav_ref%3Dbiz_unified_f3_login_page_to_mbs&amp;login_options%5B0%5D=FB&amp;login_options%5B1%5D=IG&amp;login_options%5B2%5D=SSO&amp;config_ref=biz_login_tool_flavor_mbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/about.nike.com\/en\/company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nike<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldmansachs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goldman Sachs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spglobal.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S&amp;P Global<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-social-development-and-international-aid\"><a><\/a>Social development and international aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common career path for international relations students is social development or roles in international aid organizations. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as government-funded organizations often recruit international relations grads because of their skills in problem-solving, communication and intercultural awareness and cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prestigious NGOs such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icrc.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Committee of the Red Cross<\/a> (ICRC) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savethechildren.org.uk\/donate?cid=pse-gpdonatehubad_AQ1002001-oa_001-0G11532QG&amp;ppc=true&amp;matchtype=e&amp;s_keyword=save%20the%20children&amp;adposition=&amp;s_kwcid=AL!9048!3!693770079800!e!!g!!save%20the%20children&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;ppc=true&amp;matchtype=e&amp;s_keyword=save%20the%20children&amp;adposition=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2X-pA3Ioa7FgwHNkyvKPqPuG4HBI9ms9tzkKckVhO10gQKgZiFiFabBoC-WkQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Save the Children<\/a> have participated in <a href=\"https:\/\/landings.ie.edu\/schoolland-ie-all-pathways-t2-cro-c?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=AO-UNI-ALLE-ALLPW-ALLP-REGLR-SCH-TIER1-EU-SEM-BRA-LEAD&amp;utm_id=13420115898&amp;ad_group_id=144780512065&amp;ad_id=646444555374&amp;placement_id=&amp;network=g&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2X3jawwz018FZsPyj3JY_dYC1NXxjaoAN7-WdoWWErS0HaVOvxi7wPBoCQ8gQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE University<\/a>\u2019s special careers forum for international relations students, meaning that you\u2019ll have the opportunity to start building your network with these organizations while you study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations1.jpg\" alt=\"Career paths after your Master in International Relations with a global mindset\" class=\"wp-image-28510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Career-paths-after-your-Master-in-International-Relations1-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-furthermore-individuals-with-an-international-relations-background-can-also-find-work-with-organizations-closer-to-home-or-smaller-ngos\">Furthermore, individuals with an international relations background can also find work with organizations closer to home or smaller NGOs.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, working as a lobbyist in your local or national government will allow you to drive efforts for changes at the legislative level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-most-important-skill-with-international-relations\">The most important skill with international relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for staying with us. We&#8217;re sure you&#8217;re wondering about the most important skill for a career in international relations. No, it&#8217;s not having a global mindset. It&#8217;s not understanding people. It&#8217;s not even being smart enough to get the top grades. The top skill is taking actions today that impact your future. How many times have you felt inspired and then found the feeling had disappeared within a few weeks and you were no better off than before? Don&#8217;t let that happen. Fill in the form below, sign up for a couple of emails and let us explain our <a href=\"https:\/\/landings.ie.edu\/masterland-spega-master-international-relations-cro?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=AO-MAS-SPEGA-LIAPP-MIR-REGLR-PG-TIER1-EU-SEMRLSA-GEN-LEAD&amp;utm_id=13325028949&amp;ad_group_id=123487604352&amp;ad_id=630966436468&amp;placement_id=&amp;network=g&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2X6xeiznYuDRF_SkYnLukVwtjTfJq9tRPTD4x9W0ZFHproGnLufkh7hoCn1QQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in International Relations<\/a> in a little more detail. You can opt out whenever you like\u2014but if we do our job properly, you won&#8217;t want to. The adventure starts here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"h-gain-a-global-mindset-with-our-master-in-international-relations\">Gain a global mindset with our Master in International Relations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content\">A Master in International Relations will set you on the path to success in a range of fields, from politics to business and far beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-global-public-affairs\/programs\/graduate\/master-in-international-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world needs you. 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