International Relations

The scope of a degree in International Affairs is immense and there are various amazing career opportunities awaiting for the people in the domain. IR forms a good base for high-level administration, analysis and work in a number of professions. Jindal School of International Affairs is one of the best colleges offering degree programs in International Affairs. The Master of Arts in International Studies offers diverse fields of study: international relations, international law, international political economy, international economics, world history, strategic studies, and globalization. Following the study of these diverse subjects, you will have to complete an internship in this domain in accord with different college curriculum. Admissions to various colleges would be through entrance exams. Leading colleges in India Providing Masters in International Relations:
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
MA in Political Science (Major in IR)
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and an Entrance Exam
Delhi University, New Delhi
MA in Politics (Major in IR)
Eligibility: All Candidates with B.A. (hons), BA (program) or B.A. (pass) degree from University of Delhi or any other recognized university with minimum of 50% marks are eligible for entrance test. All other Domain graduates with minimum 60% marks in graduation. B.A. (hons) in Political Science with 60% marks or above are eligible for merit base admission. Choice of doing an MBA further would be a lengthening but bright considering future aspects.

The scope of International Relations is moving towards the peak of new age careers, and the field offers great opportunities in varied spheres of economy. IR is a good base for high-level administration, investigation and analysis work in a number of professions.
1. Civil Services- You can join the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), after clearing the Civil Services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission UPSC every year.
2. Politics and government work as a diplomat, intelligence specialist or political analyst
Diplomat- A diplomat is a person who stays in touch with government officials of a foreign state, representing his nation and protecting it by collecting all information affecting his nation's interest.
Intelligence specialist- An intelligence specialist is responsible for collecting data and information for a mission, and working with the military, the navy, or any other government agency.
Political Analyst- A political analyst is a person generally recruited by the government for analysing public policies, identifying various political issues for research, and advising political leaders on foreign government policies.
3. Work with international organizations (such as UN agencies, EU departments, World Health Organisation, and World Economic Forum) as an IR specialist.
4. You can take National Eligibility Test for junior research fellowship (JRF) and lectureship conducted by University Grants Commission (UGC). After cracking this exam, students are eligible for research roles and scholarships in a particular field, further securing a position for lectureship in leading colleges/universities.