Culture, Communication and Globalization Aalborg University

Overview

About the programme 

Why choose Culture, Communication and Globalization?  

If you are interested in culture, communication and international relations in the context of current global issues or want to understand and navigate global complexities, you should choose Culture, Communication and Globalization. The Master's focuses on the interplay between culture and communication in a globalised world. In addition, you will become part of an exciting and engaging multicultural study environment where you will encounter students from all over the world. 

Educational content  

All classes at Culture, Communication and Globalization are conducted in English. You will have a varied schedule, switching between preparation, project writing and lectures, workshops and group work, where your professors will take you through the programme's central subject areas, theories and methods. You have the opportunity to tailor your studies to reflect your dreams and interests when choosing your educational profile. You will be able to choose from: Consumption and Market Communication, Organisation and Leadership or International Politics, Migration and Movements. At the end of the programme, you can choose a specialisation: Arctic Studies, Global Gender Studies or Chinese Area Studies, or follow various electives covering current issues. 

Your skills as a graduate  

Graduates of Culture, Communication and Globalization have a strong international profile. With this Master’s, you will be able to carry out intercultural communication and analysis tasks, among other things. You will have in-depth knowledge of collaboration and communication across cultures and national borders, and you will be able to analyse and evaluate development trends in the global society. Having completed an English-language Master’s also makes you desirable on the international job market. 

Job opportunities 

With a Master's in Culture, Communication and Globalization, your door will be open to job opportunities in both public and private organisations in Denmark and abroad. You will have a deep understanding of how culture, communication and global processes interact, and this skillset is useful in many different industries. You can work in communication, PR, marketing or HR in private companies – and you can also get a job in NGOs and international organisations working with social and political issues. 

At Aalborg University, courses are always project- and group-oriented. This means that you and your fellow students work on solving relevant real-world problems during your studies. This gives you the skills to collaborate with others to overcome practice-relevant challenges.