Newcastle University

Linguistics, Speech and Language Sciences

Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations MA

12 months full time; 24 months part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £5,500 part time £2,750
International: full time £11,165 part time fees
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

To enhance your employability by enabling you to acquire the knowledge and understanding, skills and aptitudes required for a career in cross-cultural communication and international relations.

Programme Description

You take taught modules in language and communication (60 credits) from a selection that may include: language and cross cultural communication; English in the world; sociolinguistics; the social psychology of communication; culture and intercultural communication. You also take 60 credits of modules from the politics specialism, which typically include: integration in Europe; theories and theorists of international political economy; international relations theory; concepts and methods in the study of politics; the state in the international political economy; American foreign policy; and the politics of global change.

Teaching is by lectures, case-based workshops, interactive seminars, and individual tutorials. Assessment is by course work (examinations, oral presentations and submitted work) and the research portfolio. The research portfolio (60 credits) is different from a conventional dissertation. It consists of a set of research files where you discuss the theoretical background and methodological approaches to cross-cultural communication, and conduct a supervised research project in this area.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

You should have at least a good second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject, although language and linguistics, communication studies, business and politics are preferred.

Applicants whose first language is not English should have IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other sub sections, TOEFL 90, with no sub score below: Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 24,  Writing 24  (Internet-based),  or equivalent.

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English Language requirements for this degree programme, you may want to consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University.  INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses to help you prepare for study in the UK including the Graduate Diploma in Business and Social Sciences.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

International students - University scholarships.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Christine Bell
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 8830
E-mail: CCC@ncl.ac.uk