International Relations University of East London

Overview

The students come here from all over the world, so you will be working in an international environment. The International Relations course from University of East London will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career working in a global body, government department or organisation dealing with international policy. 

You will also be encouraged to improve your research skills and learn how to take an active part in international and academic conferences and debates.

This course offers a unique combination of critical thinking in relation to international relations and the study of global environmental politics. We were the first university to offer this special focus on the environment, which has become a central issue of global relations.

Your future career

Some of the students have already worked in an international relations environment while others are looking to start a career in the area.

Many aspire to work for the United Nations or develop a career in international policy or development at a government level. Some have used the skills they have developed on the course to forge careers in local as well as national governments.  

This course will give you the advanced skills to take your career to a new level. You will also learn how to work in an international environment and how to influence the debate. 

Throughout the course you will have the expertise of their distinguished academic team to guide you. 

Course Leader Dr Stephen Hobden has published on international relations theory, and has contributed to the emerging paradigm of posthumanism. He is currently writing a book related to the International Relations Theory module that is part of the programme. 

Dr Robert Ahearne leads the module on global environmental politics. Dr Ahearne is an expert on resource use in Africa and his research has focused on development processes in Tanzania. 

The depth and breadth of their knowledge and the creative teaching methods on this course may well inspire you to pursue your own career in academic research or teaching.