Overview
Why choose this course
To work in an international marketing context, you need to understand your audience and how to reach it. TheMA in Intercultural Communication with International Business at the University of Surrey combines the research and teaching strengths of our School of Literature and Languages with the expertise of Surrey Business School, offering an exciting fusion of skills and experience that could accelerate your career.
Over the years, our intercultural and professional communication courses have successfully trained graduates who have gone on to fruitful careers in a variety of international organisations, particularly in advertising, international management, human resources, media and public relations. Other possible career paths include intercultural coaching and consultancy, and market analysis and strategy development.What you will study
The course will enable you to develop an international and intercultural point of view and prepare you for a thriving career in linguistically and culturally-diverse marketing and business environments.
As part of your studies, you will complete a project evaluating the business, communication or marketing aspects of a company of your choice, enabling you to apply your knowledge and skills in a new context.Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Organisational Behaviour
- International Business Management
- Intercultural Communication for Business Purposes
- Teaching Intercultural Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Global Diversity in Language and Communication
- Theories of Professional Communication
- Identity: Marketing and Communication in Practice
- Globalisation: Theories, Discourses and Practices
- The Language of Advertising
- Organisations and Written Communication
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Area & Cultural Studies View 643 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in any subject, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
Tuition Fee
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International
19200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19200 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8200 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time:
- UK/EU fees: £4,100
- Overseas fees: £9,600
Living costs for Guildford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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