BA International Relations Career Paths
POLIS graduates thrive in the increasingly competitive graduate job market. We have alumni working in the media, the Civil Service, in political research and analysis, within international organisations, such as the UN and the World Bank, and non-governmental organisations in the UK or overseas. Many pursue careers as TV executives, charity workers, teachers or enter the banking and legal professions.
Destinations of recent International Relations graduates
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office, India
- Uniting Britain (Charity), London
- Amnesty International UK, London
- Foreign Office, London
- Oxfam, Oxford
- Corporate Banking, Royal Bank of Scotland
- Bank Leumi, London
- PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cambridge
- HLSP (Medical Consultancy), London
- House of Commons, Westminster
- Investment Bank, London
- New Statesman, London
- Wolverhampton Council
- Sabre Trust, Ghana
Role types of recent International Relations graduates
- Diplomat
- Policy Advisor
- Community Fundraising Team Member
- Fast Track Trainee
- UK Poverty Programme Office Assistant (Intern)
- Credit Analyst
- Associate
- Project Officer
- Senior Office Clerk
- Confirmational Work
- Editorial Assistant
- Trainee Community Development Worker
- Volunteer
93 per cent of POLIS graduates from 2009 found employment or pursued further study within six months of graduation.
Life after Leeds
The School runs a "Life after Leeds" seminar series, especially aimed at showcasing the wide range of professional work undertaken by former POLIS undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Furthermore, POLIS, in conjunction with the Careers Centre, has organised a series of seminars for undergraduate students to help them recognise their full potential and make themselves more 'marketable' to potential employers.
If you are still unsure of what you are able to achieve with a degree from POLIS, the University of Leeds Careers Centre - one of the largest and best-resourced centres in the country - offers a comprehensive programme of events for students, and will give you information, advice and guidance on career planning, work experience, what employers want from you and starting a business.
Key Information
UCAS code: L254
Number of places: 37
Duration
3 years full-time.
6 years part-time.
Entry Requirements
AAB at A level.
Full entry requirements
UK/EU student fees
£9,000 per year full-time.
International student fees
£12,500 per year full-time.
Full finance information
Admissions Contact
Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
Tel: 0113 343 5049
Tel: 0113 343 5020
Fax: 0113 343 5019