Re-Entering the Workforce? Get Back Up to Speed with an MA in International Relations

Re-enter the workforce with confidence with an online Masters in International Relations

International Relations—in both study and practice—are largely contingent on the geo-political climate. As such, it is not surprising that popular theories and perspectives change and develop just as rapidly as global politics itself. With that in mind, it is critical that those re-entering the workforce after a prolonged absence are caught up with the events, actors, and problems that are currently shaping the discipline.

A Masters Degree in International Relations is an excellent qualification that can help you update your knowledge of international relations to be in line with the latest scholarship and world events, and  show employers that you have what it takes to do advanced study and research. Read on to find out how an online Masters in International Relations can bridge the gap between you and the next phase of your career.

An MA Can Help You Understand Today’s Key International Relations Issues

An MA in International Relations can help you update your foundational international relations knowledge and develop a more specialised area of expertise. The course offered by QMUL Online, for example, has four comprehensive modules that require students to study everything from contemporary political theory, to international security, to foreign policy, and even globalisation and development. By completing an advanced degree in international relations at a research-driven university, you will be able to confidently show potential employers that you have knowledge of the key paradigms and events that underlie the work of any globally-oriented organisation.

 Apply new international insights to your work after an MA from QMUL Online

International Relations University Courses

One of the unique features of a Masters Degree, as opposed to other Diploma or Certificate qualifications, is the dissertation component. In the QMUL Online course, 60 of your 180 required credits are completed through a 12,000 word dissertation on a specialised topic of your choice.

The dissertation is a piece of significant scholarly research, but it can provide benefits to your career outside of academia as well. Completing such a project demonstrates to your employers that you have the research skills, curiosity, and work ethic to identify an important problem in international relations and address it thoroughly and methodically. Especially if you have a large gap in your resume, having a recent and relevant project of this magnitude under your belt demonstrates to employers that you still have recent involvement in the field, in lieu of an immediate employment history. 

An Online Masters is Flexible and Fits Your Busy Life

Finally, choosing the right format for your Masters Degree can also make it easier for you to rejoin the workforce. QMUL Online’s flexible online Masters in International Relations is offered on a part-time basis over the course of two years. With an independent study schedule that you can structure around your own commitments, you can lay the groundwork for the next phase of your career before it starts.

Work toward your international relations qualifications from the convenience of your home

For example, if you took time out of the workforce to care for children, you could continue to do so for the two years it takes to complete your degree, allowing you to continue to meet the demands of your personal life while still working toward your eventual career goals. When you are ready to jump back into your career, you will be able to hit the ground running with a new advanced qualification on your CV.

QMUL Online’s international relations university courses are well-regarded by researchers, students, and employers.

Contact us to find out why!