Birkbeck, University of London: Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions
| Institution | Birkbeck, University of London |
|---|---|
| Department | Applied Linguistics and Communication |
| Web | http://www.bbk.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0203 907 0700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course offers you an opportunity to raise your cross-cultural awareness and enhance your intercultural communicative competence in international business settings, to reflect on your own culture and language use, and to develop the professional and business communication skills necessary to advance your career in the international business world.
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
- business graduates who would like to improve their professional and business communication skills to enhance their employability
- professionals working in fields such communication, public relations, human resources, management and business consulting who want to expand their global perspective and increase effectiveness
- intercultural trainers, coaches and consultants interested in enhancing their existing knowledge and experience.
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.
The programme is also unique in offering you a choice between two dissertation pathways: an empirical research investigation of an aspect of language teaching and learning or an independent library-based project on a relevant topic of your choice.
**HIGHLIGHTS**
- Arts and humanities at Birkbeck are ranked fifth best in London, 18th in the UK and 87th globally in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
- In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Modern Languages and Linguistics achieved 100% for a research environment conducive to producing research of the highest quality, while 73% of our research was recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent.
- This course seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to encourage you to carry out action research on your personal and professional experience.
- Birkbeck's Applied Linguistics Society, an official University of London society, was formed to bring together students interested in applied linguistics and related fields (for example, multilingualism, intercultural communication, TESOL etc) in the London area.
- Birkbeck's Centre for Multilingual and Multicultural Research hosts visiting scholars from all over the world and runs regular research seminars given by speakers from overseas and other UK institutions. The centre also supports postgraduate training in applied linguistics, bilingualism, intercultural communication and translation.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree or above, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject. Preferred subjects include languages, linguistics, communication, TESOL, translation studies or business management, although other subjects will be considered if you have relevant professional/personal experience. Work experience in an intercultural context is desirable, but not essential. A short admissions task of no more than 500 words may be requested, to support your application. You must provide two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference. |
| Location | Bloomsbury Campus Malet Street Bloomsbury Bloomsbury WC1E 7HX |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree or above, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject. Preferred subjects include languages, linguistics, communication, TESOL, translation studies or business management, although other subjects will be considered if you have relevant professional/personal experience. Work experience in an intercultural context is desirable, but not essential. A short admissions task of no more than 500 words may be requested, to support your application. You must provide two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference. |
| Location | Bloomsbury Campus Malet Street Bloomsbury Bloomsbury WC1E 7HX |
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