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What can I do with my politics degree? Find how politics and international relations courses develop skills that are valued by employers.

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International relations is a diverse field that allows you to investigate the complexities of relationships between different countries and apply this understanding to the world of work

Job options

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Take a few minutes to answer the Job Match quiz and find out what careers would suit you

Work experience

It's important to get relevant work experience to complement your degree. Volunteering can be a useful way of developing experience either in the UK or overseas.

Intergovernmental organisations (IGOs) such as the United Nations offer volunteering opportunities, internships and traineeships. The UN also offers a Young Professionals Programme for graduates wanting to start a career as an international civil servant.

Languages are key for a number of roles, so gaining work experience abroad, or other experience that allows you to develop language skills, can be of great benefit.

Working for a charity or non-governmental organisation (NGO) is another popular area of work and these can be good areas for volunteering or paid work experience.

If you're interested in using your degree to work in the media, try writing for your university newspaper, blogging or writing for an online publication. For careers in other areas, such as teaching, business or law, you'll also need relevant experience.

Search for placements and find out more about work experience and internships.

Typical employers

International relations graduates can work in a range of career areas in the commercial, public and charity sectors. Typical employers include:

banks

charities

IGOs, such as the UN, UNICEF and The World Bank

international businesses

law firms

local and national government

media companies

NGOs, such as Oxfam, Greenpeace and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

If you want to use your degree directly, consider roles with government departments such as the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Find information on employers in public services and administration, charity and voluntary work, and other job sectors.

Skills for your CV

Studying for a degree in international relations allows you to understand the relationship between nations and how they connect in the world.

You develop knowledge of how the individual culture of a nation and its politics, economics, governance, law and security impacts these international relations, both in terms of collaboration and competition.

You also gain skills in:

effective verbal and written communication - including the ability to translate complex ideas to a wide audience

gathering, organising and presenting information and data from a variety of sources

critically analysing information in order to form an argument and find possible solutions to problems or issues

developing intercultural and global awareness, which is of value in a global job market

working with others to achieve common goals through group work, group projects and group presentations

time management and independent study skills, as well as the ability to reflect on your learning and consider ethical considerations when using and presenting information

using technology to research and present information and data.

MA International Relations and Global Communications

Study digital diplomacy, hashtag activism and more

Further study

Some graduates choose to develop their knowledge further by taking a postgraduate course, such as a Masters degree, in international relations. You could also specialise in areas such as security studies, diplomacy or global governance. Alternatively, you can focus on a specific geographical area, such as Europe, the Middle East or Asia. It's also possible to undertake a PhD if you're particularly interested in research.

Having developed a global outlook during their undergraduate studies, some graduates go on to take a Masters in international development, law or business. Cyber security is another option if you're interested in technology, as this area is becoming more important in international relations.

You can also undertake further training to move into professions such as teaching, journalism and human resources.

For more information on further study and to find a course that interests you, see Masters degrees and search postgraduate courses in international relations.

What do international relations graduates do?

The top five jobs held by international relations graduates include business, research and administrative professionals, sales, marketing and related associate professionals, media professionals and admin.

For a breakdown of what international relations graduates are doing after graduation, see What do graduates do?

Graduate destinations data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

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As a social research officer, you can use your research and analytical skills to help shape and improve government policy

The Government Social Research service (GSR) provides social and societal behavioural research and advice to support policy decision-making. The research relates to society, groups and individuals, and helps government to understand the issues that affect people.

As a government social research officer, you will be responsible for the research and analysis of policy, and will commission and manage research projects. You will work closely with civil servants and other government analysts, such as operational researchers, economists and statisticians.

Responsibilities

As a government social research officer, you'll need to:

work on a range of research projects and employ a variety of different research methodologies (if undertaking research internally)

discuss and agree project requirements with be policy officials and ministers

draft research specifications

agree the terms of reference for research

commission and manage research projects

comment on draft research instruments, such as questionnaires, and edit draft reports

conduct or commission, then analyse, in-depth interviews with members of the public and large-scale data sets

manage junior staff (supervising, encouraging and mentoring)

ensure that research is conducted within a set time frame to meet policy requirements

manage competitive tendering exercises

ensure quality control of research

provide information and analysis on a policy issue and its development

provide information on what research is already available in a policy area

work in close partnership with external research contractors, other government analysts, and policy colleagues during the course of the research

produce both written and oral briefs for policy colleagues and ministers, based on reviews of research evidence

respond to external and internal research enquiries from colleagues, government departments, academics, local councils, regional development agencies and members of the public

explain complex ideas and findings in a way that can be easily understood

keep up to date with developments in policy and social issues, as well as with qualitative and quantitative research methods

deliver presentations at conferences.

Salary

Starting salaries for graduates (entry-level research officers) range from £25,000 to £30,000. Those entering with a postgraduate qualification may begin on a higher starting salary.

Graduates entering on the fast stream can expect starting salaries of £27,000, but they'll gain a breadth of experience in a shorter time and can usually expect to get to the level of principal research officer in around four years.

Pay increases are performance based, but a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 can be achieved after four to five years in the role.

At senior level (principal research officer), salaries may be higher.

Salary scales vary across departments, but most provide additional benefits such as flexible working hours and a pension scheme.

Income figures are intended as a guide only.

Working hours

Full-time working hours are usually 9am to 5.30pm, but some flexibility may be required to accommodate busy workloads and project timetables.

You may be able to work part time or job share, but there are no opportunities for self-employment.

What to expect

You'll mainly be office-based, but will attend meetings, events and conferences.

At times the work may be stressful, as you'll need to deliver a high standard of work to deadline in response to shifting priorities.

The role is challenging, fast-moving and diverse and has a direct impact on many government activities, often at a high-profile level.

In terms of geographic availability, locations include Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, London, Newport and Titchfield, Hampshire.

Some travel within the UK may be necessary, such as if you're working on a project with other government departments in another city, or you need to conduct interviews or hold meetings with external research contractors.

Qualifications

For entry into government social research, you need a good first or higher degree in a social science subject, with a substantial social research component. Mathematics and statistics graduates are sometimes employed.

If you have a second class honours degree (in any subject) you can gain entry by first taking a relevant postgraduate qualification.

The following subjects may improve your chances:

criminology

geography

political science or politics

psychology

social policy

social sciences

social statistics

sociology.

If your undergraduate degree does not include training in social research methods, you could pursue further study. Search postgraduate courses in research methods.

A Masters degree or PhD in a social science subject is not a requirement for new research officers, but many people with these postgraduate qualifications do apply for government research officer posts. Such qualifications demonstrate commitment and may be useful for future career development.

The Civil Service runs the Civil Service Fast Stream, a fast-track scheme for graduates to work as social, economic, statistical and operational researchers. Visit the website for further information and entry requirements. Visit Government Social Research Fast Stream scheme for further information and entry requirements.

For more information about the role of a government social researcher and for details about entry to this career, see the Government Social Research (GSR) profession.

Skills

You'll need to show:

strong research and numerical skills

knowledge and experience of using statistical theory and techniques

the ability to use the internet for research

a strong interest in the policy process and its impact on government decisions

a high level of knowledge in the use of database software and specialist packages, such as SPSS

strong communication and interpersonal skills

an understanding of the political process

a high level of motivation and initiative

a determination to explore issues thoroughly

the ability to think analytically

good organisational skills

the ability to work well as part of a team.

Work experience

The Civil Service operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with disabilities and also a GSR Summer Student Placement Scheme. Applicants to the scheme should be in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree which includes around a third of modules in social research methods and must be expecting a 2.1 or first class honours degree. The GSR also provides sandwich student placements for students in their penultimate year of their undergraduate degree with a substantial social research methods component.

Although not essential, work experience in an applied research setting is desirable.

Each department undertakes its own recruitment. New graduates are usually recruited as research officers; for senior research officer posts you'll be expected to have relevant work experience.

Entry is competitive. Consider writing to the chief researcher in a department to ask for work experience or work shadowing. Industrial placements for undergraduate students on sandwich degree courses are offered by the Welsh Government.

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) provides opportunities for PhD students, funded by them, to undertake government internships.

Find out more about the different kinds of work experience and internships that are available.

Employers

Government social research officer jobs arise in the following central departments:

Cabinet Office

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)

Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)

Department for Education

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Department for Transport (DfT)

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)

Department of Health & Social Care

Home Office

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

HM Treasury

Legal Aid Agency (LAA)

Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA)

Scottish Government

Welsh Government

There are also opportunities within local authorities in areas such as:

economic development

environment

housing

neighbourhood renewal.

These roles often involve a crossover with policy and information work. Local authorities tend to advertise vacancies through national and local press and on their own websites.

Look for job vacancies at:

Professional development

As a government social research officer, you'll find that considerable emphasis is put on training, both on the job and by attending courses. The nature of the role demands the ability to take in a high level of information quickly and develop new skills at a fast pace.

Some departments may support social research officers who wish to undertake a relevant, part-time postgraduate degree. If you're accepted onto the fast stream, you'll have access to a development programme designed to develop your social research, managerial and communication skills.

Training is planned to meet individuals' needs, but might include:

data collection and analysis

personal effectiveness, such as communication and presentation skills and people management

policy process and government procedures

project management

research and surveying skills.

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a feature of a career in government social research. Your skills and experience are constantly reviewed and appraised, offering opportunities for further training or on-the-job development.

Experienced researchers can develop their skills through a relevant university course recommended by the Government Social Research (GSR) Service.

Training is also available through the:

Career prospects

It's likely you'll work as a research officer for two years before gaining promotion to position of senior research officer. If you have a postgraduate qualification, it may be possible to enter this career as a senior research officer.

Graduates on the Fast Stream undertake an accelerated development and leadership programme, giving them access to more resources in order to reach senior levels quickly. Fast streamers can expect to move jobs every 18 months to two years in the first few years of their career.

After about four years, you'll typically reach the level of principal research officer. From there you can progress to becoming a chief research officer, where you'll be head of social research in a department. As you become more senior, you'll be more involved in staff management and strategic projects and research programmes.

Career opportunities are diverse, with plenty of scope for secondments and moving between departments, and for working on different policy areas. It's possible to transfer out of research into mainstream Civil Service policy or administration roles. Secondments outside government are also possible.

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You will be taught by academics and practitioners whose expertise is both national and global and who offer research-led teaching in areas of conflict such as South/ Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Southern Europe, South America and Northern Ireland.

Course Structure

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Conflict Transformation and Social Justice (MA) at Queen's University Belfast on FindAMasters.com

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Government Engagement Internship

Visa's Government Engagement team is focused on developing Visa's position on key public policy issues facing the digital payments sector.

The team is responsible for establishing Visa as a thought leader on key issues, maintaining critical external relationships and proactively aligning business initiatives with policy trends and public policy objectives.

The team monitors policy developments in the UK, Ireland and around the world, and through sound research and analysis develops content that helps shape the policy discourse. The team also provides advice to a number of internal stakeholder groups on both mature and emerging payments policy issues..

We are looking for a self- starting intern to facilitate more agile ways of working. You will be relied upon as a trusted resource for the team to undertake research, analyse policy, review documents, distil volumes of information into key insights and effectively communicate key findings. You will have a good grasp of politics, economicsand ideally a keen interested in industry developments pertaining to FinTech and payments. Interns could work on:

Research key policy issues and assist senior members of the team in content development (e.g., drafting issues papers, case studies, discussion papers, fact sheets, presentations, memos, and responses to public consultations)

Update internal policy and regulation tracking tools and produce periodic reports for internal stakeholders

Facilitating joint problem-solving with mid-level and senior-level colleagues

Monitor the evolution of the FinTech industry, competitive landscape, new technology developments and regulatory environment.

Structure and solve business problems, collaborating and coordinating with a range of internal stakeholders to make recommendations on a wide range of business issues.

Develop rigorous, fact based, quantitative analysis to support recommendations. Ensure strategic and financial soundness and alignment for recommendations.

Communicate recommendations to senior management in a clear, concise and impactful way

Qualifications

Visa Europe is home to a talented team of 15,000 individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Our campaign YOUniqueness, Accepted Everywhere is all about allowing our team to unleash the talent and potential that is uniquely their own. We're looking for the next generation of change-agents - dreamers and creatives - who are fascinated by new technology and want to be empowered to change the way business is done. Therefore, our requirements are few:

University student will be graduating in 2022 or later

Flexible, adaptable and able to think quickly.

Proactive, with experience of being a self-starter and has a willingness to learn

Enjoys agile working

Solution provider

Forward thinker.

Professional

Evidence of excellent communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor, attention to detail.

Ability to deliver complex cross-enterprise projects with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels

Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior executives and external business partners

Self-starter, results-focused, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible

Comfortable working with data and insights.

You have a proven ability to thrive in high pressure situations and a fast paced environment

You are innovative and curious, positive and proactive - always looking for ways to do things better

Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; you're comfortable managing spreadsheets, devising formulas, and performing data analysis, while also building Executive presentations

Additional Information

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

About Visa

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Visa's Government Engagement team is focused on developing Visa's position on key public policy issues facing the digital payments sector. The team is responsible for establishing Visa as a thought leader on key issues, maintaining critical external relationships and proactively aligning business initiatives with policy trends and public policy objectives.

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How can we search for remote jobs according to our field and time zone on the website? I live in the US (this relates to remote positions where the company operates in a 'local' specific time - and employees are required to work during this time frame. What if those time frames don't fit my time zone?