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Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations MA

Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations MA

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Full time | Newcastle University | 12 months | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

International Relations Communication Studies Community Relations

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations MA provides theoretical, research and practical training in areas of international and intercultural communication and international relations.

Overview

The International Relations pathway is a specialism on the Cross-Cultural Communication MA. It lets you study international relations with intercultural communication. We'll introduce you to the approaches to understanding contemporary international politics and society.

This Master's addresses contemporary international dynamics through a range of approaches:

  • theoretical
  • empirical
  • area-based

Academic staff in politics from the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology deliver this specialist pathway.

Your future

This Master's is relevant if you wish to study communication, language and culture. The course will prepare you for work in international and intercultural environments.

Communication is an essential aspect of the work in roles such as:

  • marketing and communications
  • communications consultants
  • human resources advisors
  • international recruitment
  • digital communications
  • translators and interpreters
  • social workers
  • international sales representatives
  • NGO staff
  • Study Abroad coordinators
  • teachers

Modules

The module’s overall aim is to provide a critical introduction to the study of inter- and cross-cultural communication. It focuses on the theoretical as well as on the experiential dimension of intercultural communication. Central importance is given to people’s lived experiences, how they shape intercultural encounters between individuals from different backgrounds, and how they support us to reflect on and negotiate our understanding of the world, identities and attitudes to ‘the other’. Students will be encouraged to take part in structured individual and small group online activities (e.g. discussions on Canvas). These will support the creation of an inclusive learning environment and encourage participation whilst accounting for the multiple skills and experiences brought by the students themselves. Students will be given an up-to-date reading list in line with current CCC/ICC research from multiple global contexts and across higher education systems. The module will also draw on multimedia and digital resources (e.g. blog posts) to encourage engagement with ‘real life’ examples of CCC/ICC.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,500

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.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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