Program Overview

International Communication - Liaison and Advocacy MA

Overview

Our International Communication, Liaison and Advocacy MA is a dynamic, pioneering interdisciplinary course, which meets the demand for greater professionalism in interpersonal and inter-institutional bilingual communication in an international arena. We focus on enhancing your skills as a communicator and facilitator of communication. This can be as an advocate, as a mediator, communication strategist, intermediary or communication facilitator. Grounded in the latest international communications theories and using real-life simulations, you'll learn to locate and analyse resources, pre-empt communications challenges and develop strategies to overcome obstacles to successful interaction.

Course Structure

You'll take five core modules, four taught and one research-based.

• Dissertation OR International Partnership Management
• International Liaison and Advocacy
• Principles and Practice of International Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• Global Challenges and Counter Narratives

Option Modules

• International Organisations and Institutional Discourse
• Language in Society
• Multilingualism: Concepts and Applications

Professional Recognition

The University of Westminster is a Higher Education Language partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Careers

The MA will prepare you for a career or further academic study in international liaison and communication. It will be invaluable if you're working in a role such as bilingual liaison officer, or for organisations such as international agencies, NGOs, INGOs, embassies, or the international section of enterprises.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2)
• Applicants must offer two languages, including English; you must be an habitual user or fluent in one language, and be capable of listening, speaking and reading in the other language to at least Council of Europe Level B2/C1
• Applicants must also demonstrate valid reasons for wishing to study the course, understanding of the nature and demands of the course and the conceptual and intellectual foundations needed to study at postgraduate level
• If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £4,850 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £8,750 (Price per academic year)
• Alumni discount available
• Funding available for postgraduate students, including Student Finance England (SFE) and scholarships

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application
• Assessment types include practical, coursework, and written exams
• Year 1: 12% scheduled hours, 88% independent study
• Year 2: 13% scheduled hours, 87% independent study

Research Groups

• HOMELandS (Hub on Migration, Exile, Languages and Spaces)

Supporting You

• Study support, including workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources
• Personal tutors to support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team to provide specialist advice on a range of issues
• Extra-curricular activities, including volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, and student events

Course Location

• Our Regent Campus is composed of three sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London
• Humanities subjects are based at 309 Regent Street, which includes recently refurbished social spaces, gym facilities and our Regent Street Cinema

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