Study location	United Kingdom, Park Square campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 Years
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL 79+ or CAE result B2

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. beds.ac.uk/..e/intercultural-communication

Overview

COURSE SUMMARY

By successfully completing the Master’s course in Intercultural
Communication, you will gain skills that are highly valued by
employers worldwide. You will be able to draw on empirical evidence to
explain how linguistic and cultural factors can influence the
effectiveness of communication and the appropriate management of
relationships. You will have the knowledge, understanding and
experience to help deal with cultural diversity issues effectively, in
areas such as international business, aid agencies, local authority
service providers and education.

During the course you will:

• Study at a University that is the national centre for the European
  Social Fund Project, Language and Culture for Business – so you will
  benefit from the resources and expertise this brings, as well as from
  a highly experienced teaching team
• Gain institutional membership of the Society for Intercultural
  Education Training (SIETAR)
• Benefit from highly regarded visiting professors, including
  Charles Hampden-Turner and Alan Barrell, and professional trainers
  from organisations such as SIETAR as guest speakers

Areas of study you may cover on this course include:

• Cultural diversity and change
• Exploring culture: concepts and methods
• The communications process
• Language and intercultural relations
• Intercultural training
• The methodology of language teaching
• Issues in TEFL
• International tourism
• World-making and globalisation
• Managing for results
• International marketing
• Public relations

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Career opportunities

CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS

The course includes pathways which reflect your different interests
or previous studies and you will be encouraged to choose options or
pathways that will benefit your future career ie. in Management,
marketing, travel and tourism or teaching. In many units you will be
given the opportunity to prepare briefing papers for a chosen client.
You are encouraged to join SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Education
Training and Research) where you will be given the opportunity to
attend conferences, and networking events.

The core unit LNG005-6, Intercultural Training is a vocational
module, preparing you to become an intercultural trainer or to work in
the relocation business, preparing people to live and work overseas.
In LNG002-6 Communication in Business you will develop the skills for
success in business ie. Writing reports, preparing CVs, using case
studies, writing briefing papers, working in teams and giving
presentations.

At induction you will be introduced to members of CETL and the Job
Shop who are available to advise you on career opportunities, CV
writing, and interview skills.

CAREER/FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

Career:

Cross-cultural Training; Relocation; International business ;
International Marketing; Travel and Tourism; Teaching; International
organizations ; Aid Agencies; Peace Corps; Peace Keeping
organizations.

Further study:

PhD.