Every day, we criticize the government policies, argue about the social impact and fight for human justice. Be that as it may, since childhood, while choosing a career option, we tend to incline towards Sciences or Technological projects. In our society, there is a specific trend according to which the selection of social science or liberal arts subjects is generally done by those who are not bright in academics. In the event that we truly are worried about our general public and the improvement of our nation, at that point we ought to urge our kids to seek after investigations in humanities of sociology contemplates like Political Science, Economics, and International relations. Today, let’s discuss International Studies.
Sometimes referred to as international studies, you do not have to go too far to find examples of how international relations impact our everyday lives. International conventions on human rights, how environmental issues shape the domestic legislation or why the prospect of local military interventions can have an adverse impact on a global economy. The International Relations degree at Birmingham allows you to look at the role of states and organisations in this interconnected world. International relations explore how different states interact with each other.
This course offers you a historical understanding of the development of the ‘society of states’ and how it is changing these days.
Taught by experts in a stimulating research environment, you’ll examine the ways in which states behave and what obligations they may have to wider conceptions of international society. You’ll explore the political dynamics which influence the interstate cooperation, and the roles of international organizations like the UN in promoting international peace and security.
Core modules will give you the opportunity to gain expertise in specific areas and states including the Middle East, EU, Africa and the United States. At the same time, a wide range of optional modules will allow you to explore specialized topics which suit your interests, from terrorism and security studies to development challenges, gender, and violence or political theory.
Career Opportunities: While a degree in International Relations does not lead to a specific career in the way that, accounting or engineering does, a major degree in International Relations, by emphasizing on clarity in speech, analytical skills and a detailed knowledge of world politics prepares students for careers in government, journalism, law, non-governmental organizations, international business, and teaching and research. Recent IR graduates currently work in all of these fields. Some have gone directly into careers after graduating, while others have enrolled in graduate school prior to employment. Anyone who is considering employment in international affairs should think seriously about the moral implications of their work. Whether one is working for the government, for an international organization such as the International Monetary Fund or World Bank, for a non governmental organization such as Greenpeace or Doctors Without Borders, for a transnational corporation such as Exxon or Nestle, or for an international bank like Citicorp or UBS, his/her actions will deeply affect the lives of others, some of whom may live far away and some of whom may be relatively powerless. Foreign activities may literally mean the difference between life and death for people.
Types of Careers: Foreign Service, Civil Service Positions in the State Department, Other Government Agencies, The Military, The United Nations, The IMF and the World Bank, The Private Sector: Consultants, The Private Sector like Transnational Business, The Private Sector: International Banking and Finance, The Private Sector: Non-Profits, NGO’s PVO’s.
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