Intercultural Communication

The Intercultural Communication Master’s programme teaches you how to approach and facilitate linguistic and cultural diversity in various international contexts. The interdisciplinary and multilingual programme will equip you with the tools to apply theory to international practice. 

Prepare for an international career

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, ethnographical and management perspectives. In a compulsory internship, you will learn how to apply your knowledge.

Language-specific and multilingual programme

You can complete the study programme in a language-specific way and acquire high-quality competencies in a foreign language and the associated culture. We offer tracks in German, English, French, Italian, Dutch and Spanish. But you can also opt for a multilingual programme, in which you analyse a diversity of communication. 

Why this programme in Utrecht?

Compulsory internship

 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. 

Language and cultural diversity

The Intercultural Communication Master's programme in Utrecht promotes respect for linguistic and cultural diversity. It stimulates intercultural understanding and open-mindedness by discussing themes such as globalisation, internationalisation and European unification. The programme offers you the chance to acquire high-quality competences in Dutch or a modern foreign language and the associated cultures. You benefit from the knowledge of teachers with a linguistic and cultural background in the country of study. 

Interact with professionals in the field

This Master’s programme boasts a wide and active alumni network. Through the informal atmosphere and close cooperation with the sector (guest lecturers, alumni meetings etc.) you will regularly interact with professionals in the field during your studies.

Eurocampus

Utrecht University also takes part in Eurocampus, a four-month study programme organised in a different country each year by the European Master’s in Intercultural Communication (EMICC) research network. 

After graduation

After graduation, your skills as a multilingual and intercultural expert will contribute to mutual understanding in Europe or abroad and to the strong worldwide relationships that are so important in our era of globalisation.You will also be able to design and implement (practice-oriented) language and communication research based on academic principles. For example, you may advise companies and organisations on communication processes for migrants and expats (communicative auditing).

I would definitely say that this Master’s programme encourages leaving your comfort zone, going out there and exploring.