Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions

MA Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions

Part-Time Programme

Why study this course at Birkbeck?

• Multidisciplinary programme bringing together applied linguistics, language studies, communication studies and business studies.
• Seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice and encourage you to carry out action research on your personal and professional experience.
• Established links with professional bodies such as SIETAR and charities such as CISV and Raleigh, with work placements encouraged.

It focuses on intercultural communication skills, including written, oral and interpersonal skills, and is specially designed for language and communication graduates who are looking to develop a career in international organisations or the business sector, and business graduates who would like to improve their professional and business communication skills to enhance their employability.

The programme benefits from a combination of knowledge-based and skills-oriented training, world-class experts in intercultural communication, Birkbeck's flexible and student-friendly support, and London's position as an international multicultural and multilingual city.

Requirements:

• Normally at least a second-class BA honours or equivalent. Preferred subjects include languages, linguistics, communication, TESOL, translation studies or business management. Other subjects can be considered if you have relevant professional/personal experience.
• Work experience in an intercultural context is desirable, but not essential.
• International candidates whose first language is not English must have an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent within the last two years.
• In cases of non-standard applications, applicants will be required to produce evidence of academic writing skills and may be required to attend an interview.