MA Intercultural Communication and International Development

About the course

This course is designed to produce international developers with advanced intercultural communication skills.

Fieldwork is important. You have the option to take a ten-day field class in the global south or the UK. Recent field classes were in the West Pokot region of Kenya and the suburbs of Cairo.

The course is taught by the School of Languages and Cultures and the Department of Geography (page 72). A module on international project management integrates the two subjects and there are communication seminars designed for developers.

In a global society based on fairness, everyone's voice should be heard. The world needs developers who can communicate across cultural boundaries and bring people together.

As a graduate of this course, you'll be well placed to make a difference.

Core modules

• Theories of Intercultural Communication
• Ethnography
• reflective practice
• Ideas and Practice in International Development
• Spatial Planning and Development in the Global South.
• You will also take a ten-day field class, in the UK or overseas – you choose. There is an extra charge for overseas trips but it's great experience and value for money.

Optional modules

A range including:

• International Management
• Language in Context
• Key Issues in Environment and Development
• Understanding Environmental Change
• HIV/AIDS
• Living with Climate Change
• International Project Management
• Approaches to Translation Genres
• Enhanced Languages Project 1
• Enhanced Languages Project 2
• Tandem Learning for Intercultural Communication
• Localisation for Linguists
• Critical Reading and Writing at MA Level
• Cities of Diversity
• Cities of the South: planning for informality.

Teaching

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Small group work
• Workshops

Where your masters can take you

Our reputation for excellence means your MA will be highly respected by employers. You’ll develop the skills to work in translation, culture and communication internationally or in the UK. Recent graduates have gone on to work for employers such as SDL, Transact, The Big Word, Kaplan, Doncaster Education College and the University of Leeds.

About us

Our degrees are constantly reviewed and revised to make sure you keep on top of the latest developments in the field. You'll gain academic and professional knowledge, along with the skills to be able to relate theory to practice and vice-versa.

You can be confident that you’re studying at the forefront of modern languages. Staff regularly take part in collaborative, internationally renowned research projects. Recent work has included e-learning and knowledge exchange with industry, and three nationally funded initiatives looking at the development of teaching and learning.

Our facilities

You'll be based in our specially designed building that offers modern learning, teaching and research spaces. We're right next to other arts and humanities departments, creating opportunities for the crossover of ideas. You'll have access to shared computer facilities dedicated to postgraduate students, and excellent computer facilities across the University.

To help you maintain or develop speaking and listening proficiency in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish, you can work in tandem with a native speaker to practise. Our Modern Languages Teaching Centre provides language services and teaching across the University to specialists and non-specialists.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form