Graduates of our Master’s programme in International Relations go on to work across a wide range of sectors, from government and international organisations to consultancy, development, and financial services.
Government and public bodies: Our graduates have taken up roles across a range of public institutions in Ireland and internationally, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Justice, the Houses of the Oireachtas, the European Central Bank, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. These destinations reflect the strong demand for graduates who can apply rigorous analytical and policy skills to complex international questions.
International organisations: A number of graduates have gone on to work within intergovernmental and multilateral bodies, including UNHCR, the European External Action Service, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), contributing to diplomacy, development, and humanitarian efforts at the international level.
Consultancy and advisory services: Several graduates have joined leading consultancy firms, including Accenture, KPMG, PwC, and EY, where they work on strategy, policy, and advisory projects for clients across the public and private sectors.
International development and NGOs: Graduates with a commitment to international development and human rights have gone on to organisations such as The ONE Campaign, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, working on advocacy, programme delivery, and policy change.
Financial services: The programme’s analytical and international focus has also proven attractive to employers in financial services, with graduates securing positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of Ireland, and SCOR.
PhD programmes: Graduates of the School of Politics and International Relations have continued into doctoral programmes at internationally recognised institutions, including the University of Oxford, Northwestern University, Ghent University, Trinity College Dublin, and University College Dublin.
Roles held by graduates span a broad spectrum, from Diplomatic Adviser and Government Social Researcher to Public Affairs Consultant, Policy Analyst, and Development Officer. Others have gone on to PhD programmes in international relations and related fields, or taken up positions in think tanks, embassies, and the not-for-profit sector.
