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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plurilingualism & Mediation: Intercultural Competence

Communication, Diversity and Organisation I: Theoretical Models

Communication, Diversity & Organisation II: Research Methods

Intercultural Consultancy

Culture and Identity in the German Context

Culture and Communication in the German Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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100

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Communication Studies View 27 other Masters in Communication Studies in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You can be admitted to the programme in Intercultural Communication if you have a Bachelor's degree from a Dutch university (or an international equivalent) and have the following competencies:

You are able to recognise and implement interdisciplinary approaches in the field of intercultural communication. This is demonstrated by at least 15 EC language and communication science courses at an advanced Bachelor's level and 15 EC culture studies courses at an advanced Bachelor's level

Basic knowledge of and insight into the field of administration, management and organisation. This is shown by 7.5 EC in this field.
Knowledge of and insight into the field of methods and techniques used in interdisciplinary research on intercultural communication. This is shown by 7.5 EC in this field.

Tuition Fee

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International

20043 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20043 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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