MA Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics at Newcastle University

Transform your understanding of language, culture, and communication—and prepare for an international career in language education. The Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics MA offers theory, research, and practical training. This covers international and intercultural communication, alongside foreign and second language learning and teaching.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Education Communication and Language Sciences  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This strand is delivered by academic staff in Applied Linguistics and Communication within the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences. The strand comprises one compulsory module and a number of optional modules available to all cross-cultural communication students. Compulsory modules include: CCC Research Portfolio, Introduction to Intercultural Communication.

Career pathways

The Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics MA is relevant if you wish to study communication, language and culture, especially in language learning contexts. The course will prepare you for work in international and intercultural environments. Graduate roles and employers include: marketing and communications; communications consultants; human resources advisors; international recruitment; digital communications; translators and interpreters; social workers; international sales representatives; NGO staff; Study Abroad coordinators.

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