International Relations and French Uni and course suggestions

Hello everyone, I am currently in yr 12 studying Economics, French and History. I am looking to study international relations with French.. My current expected grades according to my teacher is all ABB although I am trying to get better grade. Can everyone pls recommend a good uni for international relations that has good access to internships and also can someone pls recommend if international relations is actually a good degree to do ? What are the job prospects like ? thank you

Hi there, I’m in my final year studying International Relations (IR) and Arabic at SOAS, and I’m happy to share my experience.
I think IR is a great degree for anyone who’s passionate about global affairs. It teaches you to analyse global systems through an interdisciplinary lens, incorporating the intersections of politics, economics, and culture. Studying IR also helps you to build skills such critical thinking, persuasive writing and geopolitical and intercultural awareness. I’ve really enjoyed studying it because of these aspects and the diverse topics I’ve covered—from the Haitian Revolution to international human rights law, surveillance capitalism, and more!
The job prospects for IR are also very diverse. Graduates tend to work across industries like government, international organizations, NGOs, policy, consulting, non-profits, media, and law. Companies that have recently hired SOAS Politics graduates include the UN, Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), BBC World Service, British Red Cross, Center for International Peace Operations, Eversheds LLP, Financial Times, and Global Policy Institute.
I think SOAS is a great place to study IR, given its global, non-Eurocentric focus. However, since it specializes in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, we only teach languages from those regions. If you’re open to learning different languages, it could be a great choice. (I also took French at A-Level before switching to Arabic at university.)
I’d also recommend comparing university courses to see how they teach IR and whether it’s the right fit for you. Since IR is a broad discipline, the content can vary significantly across universities. For example, SOAS often emphasizes critical theories like feminism and post-colonialism more than others, while some universities focus more on traditional theories and security studies. Other factors like location and student life will also shape your experience, so these are worth considering.
I hope this helps! Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

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