What No One Tells You About Studying International Relations
Video Overview & Insights
Is an International Relations degree worth it in 2025? In this video, I break down what International Relations really is, what you actually study, the pros and cons of this degree, and most importantly — the career paths you can take after graduation.
I am in Germany and I do want to go for my masters in IR but should I focus myself on a certain place like the UAE. Tbh I am more interested in the UAE, Japan and countries near Turkey. (I do want to study there)
I’ll share my personal journey: from studying IR in Kazakhstan, to working at the UN (UNICEF), and now building a career in Germany. If you’re considering International Relations, International Affairs, or Global Studies, this honest review will help you decide if it’s the right path for you.
00:00 intro
One of my good friend also from Kazakhstan....we both research scholars in international relations 👍
01:18 What is IR
01:39 What do you study there?
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02:22 Is it applicable?
02:59 Pros
Thanks a lot gurllie❤
03:35 Cons
05:28 Job opportunities
The audio was a bit jarring for me. Too many edits or something.
06:28 Would I choose it again?
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Quick info about me:
Symbat, 26, from Central Asia (Kazakhstan), currently living in Berlin.
Helloooo, I want to move to Kazakhstan! My roommate is from Tajikistan and she's planning to move and become a teacher in kazakhstan. Do you know any other good majors I could study to get a decent job in Kazakhstan? Im majoring in film, but I wanted to double major in something else, because I'm not sure how hard it would be to get into film in Kazakhstan.
I studied international relations and work in the communications sphere.
I have a blog for the russian-speaking community with over 70K followers across platforms.
I want to study political science with international relations...can I get a job
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I've been studying Ba hons english so can i do master in International relation, is it worth it
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I completed my BA in International Relations and then applied for a Master’s, that’s when things started to go downhill. I think I was already burned out, but I also believed that getting a Master’s was necessary to land a good job. Around that time, I also developed a strong interest in video editing, which eventually turned into my full-time job.
Even though I don’t regret studying IR, it definitely helped me see the world from a broader perspective. I don’t think I would choose it again if I had the chance. I’ve gone through several interviews, and like you mentioned, it’s difficult to demonstrate your value when your “hard skills” aren’t very specialized. Being analytical, for example, is often seen as a soft skill now. Especially in the private sector, employers tend to look for skills that directly generate revenue. As for the public sector, at least where I live, getting a job there is extremely competitive and difficult. Sometimes I wish I had studied English literature at least then I could confidently say, “I’m an English teacher,” instead of hesitating when someone asks, “So what are you going to do after graduation?”
I’m not trying to discourage anyone haha I know plenty of people who have succeeded in IR. But I think it’s just as important to hear from those who struggled, so you can make a more informed decision.
More User Perspectives
I'm 17 years old girl. I'm from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. And i have this dream. We can be frd
@Nusratislam-g6hThis is really pushing me to keep on loving IR.
My name is Camilla I'm 19 in pursuing bachelor of politics and international relations in zambia.
Thank you for the inspiration and motivation.
You're such a nice diplomat Symbat.😊😊😊.
All the best in what you do❤
Hie I’m 17 and I want to do IR and potentially become a diplomat but I don’t know what kind of internships and what kind of things to do to make my resume for college stronger so any advice on that?
@TwishaJethaniThanks. I appreciate this video. Good information.
@carolinekelly3415Germany study planning feels overwhelming, and I’m not sure if Globro helps or not. Has anyone used globro ai?
@AvniDhilloim 27, i love languages and culture. i want a life a of travel and find diplomacy cool, i almost trilingual lol. i want to learn many languages in my life.
@MissAfterHourzThis video is absolutely incredible, so impressed!
@sheebukhan9838very nice
@AmericaContinentvsBangladeshOpIs it hard to get into the jobs? And what job would you recommend?
@Natalya-x6y8dI understood this so fast I need a moment to process my new identity.
@mahnoorjesmineWhere is you email address
@DigitalFadiI'm from India and want to become a diplomat
@motivation3599Hi! If I i want to become a diplomat or smth in international relations it would be better to have a degree in international law? I mean you can take the law path or the second one and maybe complete a master degree in international if you have gaps. Would you think if that would make you more seen or reliable? But I know that this would be more hard and i really like history and seek for learning languages. What do you think?
@alexandr4mI came in scared and left feeling overqualified.
@camillejennifer-r7zGuess we study differently over here. Because in every field there is history of course you also study history, now depends from which perspective otherwise you'd just go to a University with History profile.
@AndreeaCeI’m currently interested in studying this degree but I wonder if I will succeed? I have a tattoo on my hand and other tattoos on my arms.
I do have piercings but they’re piercings I don’t mind taking out.
I mean, I’ll get a removal on my hand tat if I have to as I don’t care for it but I’m just curious if I have to go to this extreme lengths yet.
I don’t see myself working in the super high side of things. I would like to do more non profit based work. But in case I do decide to do so
where did you study for your degree?
@Michelle-l4c1dThis video should be prescribed as medicine.
@سوسوحبوب-ف2زI literally shouted “finally” at the screen!
@Hassanibrahim-c6uThe clarity here is off the charts!
@margolisyettahey I really need your help, I am thinking the same that I need to add some other tech skill, I am in 10th and in 2 months I will have to choose between science and humanities. What should I choose?
@ashwinabudhiraja3004You’re a total rockstar for making this video!
@seleshyadav6696My brain went from buffering to lightning speed.
@seleshyadav6696I’m actually excited to learn more because of this!
@AlfredojaimeTimbaThis is top-notch content all the way through!
@AlfredojaimeTimbaI’m fired up after watching this, so good!
@AbdulAlim-l6k3oWhich one would be better between architecture and IR??
@ShanzidaPromitai've already went from philosophy to business admin to sociology, now im lowkey considering international relations as a major. Good thing i'm still a freshman in college.
@kokobi7482Hey, I am 17, and im already at the 2nd year of my uni, studying IR, and I have a lot of questions left inside me, starting form, what and where’s history should I study to what should I study overall! If there any experienced people I would be glad to be informed of your experience and gain knowledge of you!!!
@shaxruzumarov3669Assalomu alaykum from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
@vlog_byFatimaThat was so useful.
@vlog_byFatimaHi Symba , im in South Africa and Stellenbosch University offers International studies , is it the same thing?
@LesediRamashiaYap your 🔥
@TamashaFukoWe proud of you from Uzbekistan
@DilshodjonShermuhammadowI'm into minds whether to pursue in Medicine or political science and international relations. Why medicine is, my parents burning desire of seeing me doctor and the good financial profit. And why political science and international relations is, my interest and some skills. Can someone who graduated in IR earn more than physician do?
@MisterJoker-p5iAbsolute perfection, what a tutorial!
@CaseRyleighI’ve never understood this so well before!
@sagarbhoi3030I'm Indonesian, and right now I pursue my master degree in IR, hopefully I can continue for more in higher degree with fully scholarship in Edinburgh, Cambridge, or Oxford for my PhD,
Thank you sister for your insight❤
Now in Somalia and ready to start MIRB
@UmuAboudiFor now in Geneva and preparing to study here on international relationships, thank u for video !
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