Master's degrees in international relations in Europe

General admission requirements to a master's degree in international relations

If you are interested in studying a master's degree in international relations in Europe, you will be required to have a relevant bachelor's degree usually within the field of languages, tourism, communications, business administration, management, economics, law or political science.

What you will learn in a master's degree in international relations

The primary aim of a master's degree in international relations is to prepare students to analyze, understand and manage relations of entities that operate beyond their national borders. Such entities can be states or organizations, whether public or private.

In Europe, the length of master's programs in international relations vary between 1 to 2 years, and are worth between 60 and 120 ECTS according to the ECTS system.

Career options after your master's degree in international relations

Graduates of master's degrees in international relations usually work as high-level professionals for international organizations whether governmental or non-governmental, such as the European Union or the United Nations just to mention two of them. They also work for companies that have contact with foreign countries, as part of diplomatic corps, state authorities, as well as international relations offices at higher education institutions.

You may also further your career by applying to a PhD program.