Intercultural Communication Utrecht University

Overview

Language specific and multicultural programme

Intercultural Communication is an interdisciplinary program of the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication at Utrecht University. You can therefore complete the study program in a language-specific way and acquire high-quality competencies in a foreign language and the associated culture. But you can also opt for a multilingual program, in which you analyze communication processes in different languages and cultures. 

Compulsory Internship 

Over the course of one year, this Master’s programme will prepare you for an international career. Through rigorous interdisciplinary methods, you will gain experience in communication from linguistic, communicative, cultural, anthropological and management perspectives. You will learn to put knowledge into practice during your compulsory internship. Many internship options involve a strong focus on analysing communication products- and processes in international organisations and contexts. 

Careers

After graduation, you will be ready for various positions relating to intercultural communication processes in organisational and cultural contexts. You will be able to design and execute (practice-oriented) language and communication research. You will also have the knowledge and tools to advise companies and organisations on communication processes for migrants and expats (communicative auditing). 

Alumni of this programme often apply for jobs in the fields of: 

• communication

• human resources

• consultancy and PR

• translation

• mediation and training

• sales and marketing

• language education

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.