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International Relations
Shaping global understanding through history and politics
International Relations
Shaping global understanding through history and politics

International Relations
Shaping global understanding through history and politics
International Relations
International Relations examines connections between peoples and states in historical and contemporary contexts. This is an interdisciplinary program in History and Political Science and is aimed at high achieving students.
Strengths and skills International Relations students bring to the workforce:
- Cross-cultural knowledge and competencies
- Comparing / contrasting ideas and information
- Describing and evaluating issues, problems, and events
- Social Research / Analytical Skills
- Synthesizing themes from complex issues
Previous internships Western International Relations students have worked in:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Communications Assistant
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Analyst
- Experience Designer
- Junior Analyst
Additional Industries and Roles International Relations students are well-suited for:
- Community Outreach and Development
- Foreign Services
- Immigration
- Management Consulting
- Public Policy Analysis