International Relations With International Development Studies BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth, UK

International Relations With International Development Studies BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth

Do you want to change the world? If you want to understand the biggest global challenges, and play your part in solving them, pursue your ambition on this (BA Hons) International Relations with International Development degree course.

You'll examine international issues such as the causes of conflicts, the challenges of managing migration and the global response to climate change. You'll study current problems, as well as the responses of governments and global actors. And you'll explore the role and purpose of international development.

When you graduate, you'll be prepared for a career in sectors such as government, international charities and NGOs, security and intelligence, as well as international institutions such as the UN. This degree will also prepare you for postgraduate study at Masters or PhD level.

Careers and opportunities

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can support you in identifying postgraduate study opportunities or help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.

What can you do with an International Relations degree?

Graduates from this degree have gone on to careers in areas such as:

• government
• the security services
• international organisations like the UN
• international charities such as Amnesty International and the Red Cross
• policy research
• media and international business consultancy
• political risk analysis
• public relations
• fundraising and campaigning
• designing community development projects
• public affairs
• project management

What jobs can you do with an International Relations degree?

Job roles former students have gone on to include:

• parliamentary researcher
• project manager
• public affairs consultant
• social researcher
• political analyst
• conference organiser
• local government administrator

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

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