The MA in Intercultural Business Communication offers an opportunity to develop awareness of international business culture, and provides a critical understanding of the role of communication & society in defining that culture.
Why study with us
- This course raises awareness of theories of communication, culture, language and society and their applications in business interactions.
- The distinctiveness of the programme lies in the focus of the course’s three principal components: Intercultural and communication theories applied to work--related context, engagement with industry practitioners and placements to increase career prospects.
- Our research-active teaching staff bring research of international standing into your classroom sessions and tutorials. More importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to help to develop that research.
What you'll do
- This programme offers both part-time and full-time routes in both theory and practice of Intercultural Business Communication, and research training.
- Have opportunities to engage with and work alongside industry specialists to further improve your intercultural business communication skills.
- Secure professional work placement within the industry, acquiring priceless experience within the field and improving your chances of a successful career after completion of the programme.
Module overview
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
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Professional Placement
If you’re full-time, you’ll have the opportunity to take on an employability or enterprise project in Year 1 (Years 1-4, part-time) and to complete a UK-based or overseas professional placement in Year 2 (Year 5, part-time).
Future careers
With an MA in Intercultural Business Communication, you’ll be well-qualified to work in business and management companies, as well as international and local businesses which require intercultural communication expertise. Some recent examples of successful graduates from this programme are:
- Lecturer in Lancashire Business School in Preston, UK.
- Communications Manager in Social Media in Berlin, Germany.
- Manager International at a Tyre Company in Germany.
- Manager for Bosch, in China.
- Trainee Accountant for Insurance Brokers Devere-Acuma.com in Dubai, UAE.
- HSBC Bank, UK
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is based in the School of Psychology and Humanities
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