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Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions

Birkbeck University of London
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Tuition GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions at Birkbeck University of London is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Intercultural Communication in Business Contexts
  2. Language, Culture and Communication
  3. Research Methods and Design
  4. Bilingualism
  5. Corpus Linguistics
  6. International Management Communication
  7. Introduction to Applied Linguistics
  8. Introduction to Intercultural Communication in Business Contexts
  9. Language Teaching and Learning in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts
  10. Professor Jean-Marc Dewaele
  11. Dr Barbara Gibson\xa0(Course Director)
  12. Professor Marjorie Lorch
  13. Dr Lisa McEntee-Atalianis
  14. Dr Bojana Petric
  15. Dr Kazuya Saito
  16. Dr Rachelle Vessey

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class
Recommended score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of Lower Second Class or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Entry Requirements

Usually at least a second-class BA honours or equivalent. Preferred subjects include languages, linguistics, communication, TESOL, translation studies or business management, although other subjects will be considered if you have relevant professional/personal experience.

Work experience in an intercultural context is desirable, but not essential.

You will be asked to undertake a short admissions task\xc2\xa0of no more than 500 words, to support your application.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Birkbeck University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Birkbeck University of London

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Birkbeck University of London

London, United Kingdom

Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London...

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2017-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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