
Overview
Do you want to study the role of religion in intercultural relationships? Are you interested in Indigenous perspectives or transnational identities? Do you want to promote cultural diversity in a globalised world? Or would you like to be more competent in intercultural communication?
Intercultural Encounters is a genuinely interdisciplinary programme offered by University of Helsinki where you can enhance your thinking and grow your expertise in cultural understanding. In addition, ICE gives you the tools to succeed in internationally-oriented professional life.
The Master's Programme in Intercultural Encounters (ICE) provides:
- multifaceted understanding of intercultural encounters
- training in intercultural competence
- the ability to apply scholarly knowledge and conduct scientific research
- the eligibility for postgraduate research
Career
The ICE programme takes professionalism and preparation for future work life seriously and has a strong emphasis on enhancing students' career prospects.
ICE's aim is to work as much as possible with real-life situations and case studies. In the courses, students integrate academic knowledge and research with on-site visits and guest lecturers from professional life. Part of ICE's compulsory studies focuses on developing skills and working methods that you will need in your future career.
The ICE programme includes a minimum of 15 credits in Professional Contexts. In the compulsory Career Clinic course, you get a chance to polish your CV and LinkedIn profile and will familiarise yourself with relevant employers and working environments. The optional traineeship and project work modules allow you to gain hands-on work experience that will develop your skills and strengthen your professional identity.
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Courses included:
- Intercultural Communication: Analysis of Cultural and Intercultural Communication & Intercultural Competence
- Research Methodology: Data Collection & Data Analysis
- Digital Humanities
- Professional Contexts
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Area & Cultural Studies Communication Sciences Sociology View 10 other Masters in Communication Sciences in FinlandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- Eligibility to apply for a master's programme requires an applicable bachelor's degree or other equivalent qualification.
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International
13000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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