Taught course

Intercultural Communication

Institution
University of Sheffield · Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

A 2:1 degree in any discipline and working knowledge of one language other than your mother tongue (level approx CEFR B1/B2).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Learn best practice for effective communication at work across a wide range of cultural groups, and develop your communication skills in more than one language. As one of the first UK universities to offer a course in this field, our staff are at the forefront of this developing discipline.

Course description

If you want to work in an international, multicultural environment and develop advanced intercultural competence and communication skills in more than one language, this course is for you.

You'll create a bespoke course with optional modules within a clear structure that reflects your unique interests and ambitions, acquiring cultural and linguistic expertise for the globalized workplace. You'll have the option to specialise in either Digital Information or Audio Visual Media.

You'll develop essential skills in ethnographic research and form systematic approaches to complex problems and engage with major intercultural questions and issues relevant to your future profession. Our optional modules give you the chance to focus on your area of interest.

Accreditation

Our accreditation as a ZOO Academy partner means you'll get free-of-charge access to ZOO Digital software platforms as part of your learning.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

English language requirements

Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

For more information about entry requirements for international students, please visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/applying/postgraduate-taught

Fees and funding

UK students
£9,300
International students
£20,400

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email
slc-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)114 222 0631