A Bachelor's degree in International Relations, like other liberal arts degrees, does not give you entry into a specific field. It does, instead, provide you with a broad knowledge base that you can use to excel in a variety of occupations. These occupations include (but aren't limited to):
- Archivist
- Demographer
- Diplomat
- Foreign Affairs Analyst
- Foreign Affairs Specialist
- Foreign Service Officer
- Immigration Specialist
- Intelligence Specialist
- Journalist
- Language Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
Bachelor's Level Course Work
If you choose to pursue a degree in International Relations or International Affairs, your course work will likely include economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, and business. This multidisciplinary approach will prepare you for a variety of occupations. Here are sample curriculums from a few schools that offer bachelor's degrees in International Relations or International Affairs.
Employment Information
The following resources either give information on how to obtain a job overseas, or provide actual international job listings, or internship listings.