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Cross-Cultural Communication at Newcastle University - UCAS

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Course summary

Explore the relationship between culture and communication with our Cross-Cultural Communication MA programme. You will be taught and supported by experts in intercultural communication. Our teaching staff has years of professional and research experience. They have lived, worked, studied and conducted research all around the world Our Cross-Cultural Communication Master's programme addresses questions such as:

  • How do languages, cultures and identities affect communication?
  • What is the role of intercultural communication in the global workplace?
  • What is the importance of global citizenship?
  • How can we minimise misunderstanding in intercultural communication?
  • How can we teach, develop and assess intercultural competence?
  • What is the role of multilingualism in intercultural communication?
We have an international student cohort, with up to 35 countries represented. This means you'll work regularly with peers from a wide range of national, language and professional backgrounds. This will help you to develop your interpersonal and intercultural skills. Former students identify this as one of the main strengths of the course. You can choose to study Cross-Cultural Communication alongside one of six specialist pathways:
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and International Marketing MA
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and International Management MA
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies MA
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics MA
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and Education MA
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations MA
Our Cross-Cultural Communication courses are the only ones in the world to offer such a broad range of specialisms. They allow you to develop a combination of expertise in cross-cultural communication and an additional area. This means enhanced employability in the competitive global marketplace.


Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in the following disciplines: Anthropology Communication Ethnography Intercultural Communication, International Relations Linguistics Philosophy Psychology Politics Social Anthropology Social Psychology Sociology TESOL Modern Foreign Languages Translation We will consider your application if you are a graduate in any of the following disciplines, and have relevant professional experience (for example in an international organisation or a cross-cultural context): education area studies English geography history law We may consider your application if: you are a graduate in any other discipline and have relevant professional experience (for example in an international organisation or a cross-cultural context) or have lower or non-standard qualifications, and have relevant professional experience (for example in an international organisation or a cross-cultural context)


Fees and funding

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Cross-Cultural Communication at Newcastle University - UCAS