International Relations

About the Department

The master's in International Relations is designed to be perfectly suited to the needs of students from Law, Economy, Media Studies, Political Science and adjacent and related areas of knowledge. Young people interested in following careers in business, the third sector and NGOs, international organizations, the diplomatic service or the military will enjoy and greatly benefit from the program. The master's is an ideal complement for professionals of all paths interested in developing an essential understanding of the dynamics of international relations and global trends, with a focus on strengthening analytical competencies to put knowledge into practice in real situations.

Objectives

Gain a critical understanding of key issues and concepts in world affairs and international relations as well as practical knowledge they could leverage in their professional project; master analytical skills and critical thinking; be able to perform in both bilateral and multilateral working environments with increased confidence.

Career Opportunities

This is a professionalizing program. This is not a research path-oriented program.

The master's in International Relations prepares students for careers in the private and public sectors. The program responds to the growing need for highly trained figures within private companies, international organizations, the traditional diplomatic sector, the military, the media, and other international actors from churches to NGOs, so as to make them capable of handling successfully both old and new emerging challenges. Graduates of the program may begin careers in the internationalization departments of private companies, universities, and the military; with international and European organizations; or as specialists in international and European politics, international affairs reporters, journalists, private consultants or consultants to the armed forces.

International Mobility

Students will have the opportunity to voluntarily join a mobility scheme:

The mobility to UCAM or a partner university of the company is an option, by no means required.

During the 2º semester of the program, the mobility will take place, under the following conditions:

Geographically students could apply to study at UCAM (Murcia, Spain), or at partner universities in South America, Asia, the USA, Canada, Russia, Africa, or the Middle East. Check here the programs, destinations, and conditions. 

The student's mobility will be guided by the regulations set in each program. 

During the 1º Semester of the master, the direction will offer detailed information, counseling, advice, and supporting those students willing to proceed with the mobility. 

Presentation

The master in International Relations offers a global mindset and interdisciplinary studies in key subjects to jump-start a career with international institutions, non-governmental and governmental organizations, and private companies operating globally or mature, update and reinforce analytical skills and judgment for decision-making in professionals of different fields confronting the complexities of the current international order. The major of the master's is designed to train students to fully understand the main parameters of the international contemporary environment, so as to boost their careers in companies, NGOs, and international private and public institutions. Our goal is to provide updated, useful, outstanding preparation for careers with a global reach.

Why UCAM?

• Personalized attention to students
• Reduced number of students per class
• Integral education
• A practical approach to the subjects
• Wide range of career opportunities
• Guaranteed work experience in a company in the last year of studies
• International Students Mobility
• Research projects
• International tutorship