Program Overview

Overview of the Applied Intercultural Communications Program

The Applied Intercultural Communications program is designed to provide participants with novel perspectives and methods for effective intercultural communication at work, strategic partnerships, inclusive leadership, and global engagement. The program combines international case studies, student-led case studies, and practical activities based on the participants' experiences. The applied focus is complemented by theory, research, and practice-driven components, potentially linking African, Asian, Latin American and Caribbean, and Middle Eastern case studies to European and North American cultures and contexts.

Program Details

• Program Name: Applied Intercultural Communications (M.Phil)
• Duration: 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time
• NFQ Level: 9
• Number of Places: 20
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Dr. Theophile Munyangeyo
• Closing Date: 30th June 2025

Admission Requirements

• A minimum 2.1 Honours class degree from an Irish university or its international equivalent
• Applicants must demonstrate their ability to write clearly and persuasively in an academic register
• Applicants will need to provide the names of two academic referees
• Previous region-specific knowledge and additional foreign language skills are not required
• English Language Requirements: All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language, with a minimum requirement of Band B (Standard Entry)

Course Content

• Students take four core modules:
  • Introduction to Intercultural Communication
  • Communicating in a Culturally Diverse Workplace: A Practical Toolkit
  • Language, Culture and Communication
  • Multimodal Communication
• Students can choose from a range of elective modules, which may vary year by year
• In the final phase of the course, students complete a dissertation under expert supervision

Career Opportunities

The program prepares graduates for communication, facilitation, international relations, leadership, and/or Equality Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) roles in various industries, including:

• Creative Industries
• Media and Publishing
• Consultancy
• Education
• Government Agencies
• Public Administration
• Environmental and CleanTech Products and Services
• Human Resources
• Management and Business Administration
• Services

Testimonial

The program has broadened the vision and developed the understanding of intercultural communications for its graduates, providing them with insights to offer students on fostering better coping strategies and facilitating intercultural adaptation to enhance their study abroad experiences. The applied mode underpinning the learning approaches effectively nurtures individual aspirations through collaborative learning and flexible assignments. Choosing and working on a research project with the support of an inspirational supervisor empowers students to fulfill their academic and professional ambitions while developing valuable research skills.