Depending on what path you choose, this career can give you access to making changes not only within a small group of people, but to manage the relations between countries and its leaders. Significant part of this degree is dedicated to theory. Nonetheless, one will not be able to master this profession without a practical approach (therefore, it cannot be learned fully remotely). Let’s take a look at the three post relevant positions:

Diplomatic agent
First things go first. A Diplomat means an ambassador, a mediator between the people or group of people(may be entire countries represented by those people) who represents someone’s interests. With a degree in International Relations, you will represent and protect your nation’s interests abroad regarding politics, trade, and consular services. Usually diplomats are obliged to reside for a few years in another country and it may not be related to your field of interests. Most countries’ diplomatic responsibilities are divided into three main categories: political, trade, and consular services. For example, promoting the interests of the country’s companies by introducing them to helpful connections or assisting in organizing local events related to diplomatic relations. Providing essential services to citizens in need or dealing with day-to-day travel problems.

Public affairs consultant
Public affairs consultants are often referred to as lobbyists, but their work is more wide-ranging. You’ll need to rely on your understanding of the political system, in order to offer political and public policy advice to your clients. Clients may include not-for-profit organizations or private sector companies, trade associations, charities, as well as overseas governments. You’ll also identify key stakeholders in the decision-making process at national, regional and local government levels. Maintaining relationships with these individuals will be your major focus. As such a consultant you assist your clients to promote and protect their interests effectively.

Interpreter/Language specialist
An interpreter translates verbal communication from one language to another to foster communication between two or more people who don’t speak the same language. Every person who decides to study International Relations, chooses at least two foreign languages to operate it while negotiating. Language specialists frequently practice in a specific industry, such as medicine, education or law. Such a specialist usually has following responsibilities:

  • – to translate verbal communications during meetings, classes, conferences, or training sessions;
  • – to assist clients with paperwork or answering questions on behalf of their company;
  • – to document and record interactions and translations into a system.

In fact, language specialists can, for example, become coordinators, designers, reporters, entrepreneurs and language consultants.