MA Intercultural Communication and Education

Program Overview

The MA Intercultural Communication and Education equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate intercultural communication effectively. It offers a broad understanding of communication in a globalized world, with a focus on Education, Migration, or International Business pathways. Graduates develop analytical, critical thinking, and research skills highly valued by employers in diverse sectors. The program also provides access to research centers in intercultural communication and education, fostering collaboration and academic excellence.

Program Outline

It provides a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of intercultural communication, equipping students with skills highly valued by employers in today's globalized world.

Objectives:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the complexities of communication in a globalized world.
• Gain the ability to apply acquired discipline-specific skills to address challenges and implement positive and sustainable solutions.
• Develop the ability to conflate others' perspectives to navigate complex relationships locally and globally.
• Gain an understanding of key aspects of linguistics and learning theory and their influence on the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.
• Learn to manage multilingualism in educational settings.
• Join a vibrant research community and develop research skills through structured practical seminars.

Outline:

The program consists of:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Intercultural Communication: Key Concepts and Theories (SMLM087):
30 credits
• Dissertation (SMLM088):
60 credits
• Pathway Modules:
• Education Pathway:
Choose 60 credits from the following:
• Bilingual and Multilingual Perspectives on Language Learning and Teaching (EFPM292):
15 credits
• Discourse and Language Education (EFPM314):
15 credits
• Education for Diversity (EFPM375):
30 credits
• Perspectives on International Education (EFPM912):
30 credits
• Issues in English Language Teaching (EFPM313):
15 credits
• Optional Modules:
• Choose 30 credits from the following:
• Future 17: Sustainable Development Goals Challenge (BEP3172):
15 credits
• Language and Globalisation (SMLM089):
15 credits
• Minority Languages: Maintenance, Revitalisation and Endangerment (SMLM090):
15 credits
• Language, Discourse and Society (SMLM091):
15 credits
• Migration and Multilingualism (SML3043):
15 credits

Teaching:

• Faculty: The program is taught by experts in the field of intercultural communication, discourse analysis, multilingualism and education, multilingualism and migration, as well as International Education and TESOL.
• Teaching Methods: The program emphasizes collaborative learning with other students and the wider postgraduate research community.

Careers:

• Employer-Valued Skills: Graduates will be equipped with skills highly valued by employers, including:
• Communication in multicultural environments
• Understanding the complexities of communication in a globalized world
• Analytical and presentation skills
• Critical thinking and research-oriented skills
• Planning skills and time management
• Career Paths: Professionals with the ability to work in diverse cultural and linguistic settings are required in a range of organizations.
Potential career paths include:
• NGOs
• International development
• Multilingual schools
• Universities
• Other Options: Graduates may also undertake PhD research and pursue an academic career.

Other:

• Program Pathways: There are two other pathways available for the MA Intercultural Communication, depending on interest: Migration or International Business.
• Research Centers: The program is supported by world-leading and internationally excellent research centers within the University of Exeter, including:
• Centre for Translating Cultures
• Global China Research Centre
• Exeter Centre for Latin American Studies
• Centre for Medieval Studies
• Centre for Early Modern Studies
• School of Education Research Centers: The School of Education also has a number of interdisciplinary research centers, including:
• Centre for Research in Professional Learning
• Centre for Research in Writing
• Centre for Research in STEM Education (CRISTEME)
• The Centre for Social Mobility

2024/25 entry UK fees per year: £12,000 full-time; £6,000 part-time International fees per year: £24,300 full-time; £12,150 part-time