Ever wondered how successful communication transcends cultural and linguistic barriers? Ever considered how global companies manage their diverse workforce? 

On this course you’ll develop your understanding of global business and discover the essentials of business, marketing and intercultural communication, discovering how important global communication and intercultural awareness are today for individuals and businesses. 

You’ll challenge yourself and the cultural stereotypes that create barriers to successful communication. You’ll develop your understanding of how global businesses manage workforces with widely differing languages, values, and business practices. You’ll then have the chance to put your skills to the test by spending an optional semester abroad. 

You’ll be taught alongside UK, EU and international students, enhancing your linguistic and intercultural communication skills. You’ll also be able to start, or improve your fluency in another language. 

You’ll graduate ready to work in a range of fields, or to deepen your learning with further study. 

ABOUT

Intercultural awareness is perhaps more crucial now than ever. For example, how will we respond to the mass migration of refugees fleeing Syria, or global relations after Brexit? How can we tackle the rise of open racism or the possible effects of isolationism on our international reputation? 

On this degree you’ll work with experts in the field of intercultural communication to explore key global challenges. You’ll consider how we can break down barriers to successful communication within business, communities, education and politics.  

You’ll explore the theory and practice of business management, and develop keen intercultural awareness that is crucial in today’s global communication networks. You’ll also be continuously engaging with the world outside of the university. You’ll work with local organisations to develop real-world skills and hone the qualities needed to succeed in multinational corporations, SMEs, NGOs or the charity sector. 

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

Spend a semester abroad at a partner university and put your intercultural communication skills to practice. You will be able to spend the spring semester of your second year studying abroad.  

AFTER THE COURSE

With this degree you’ll be equipped to enter a whole host of career sectors, both in the UK and abroad. These include tourism, hospitality and leisure, human resources, marketing, sales, business, international banking, media, the civil service, local government and administration, teaching and education, translation and interpretation, international trade and business, journalism, arts administration, and customer services. 

Alternatively, you might continue your studies with a Master’s degree such as MA in Global Intercultural Communication or MA in Applied Translation Studies, or an MBA. To get your career off to the best start, our Careers Service run an annual Arts and Humanities events programme. This includes alumni-led presentations and workshops across a range of sectors, including charities, politics and government, writing and communications, and museums and heritage. 

You will also benefit from our annual Careers Using Languages Fair, where we showcase the range of opportunities available to you. This is a great chance to meet employers and to hear alumni speak about their career paths since graduating. 

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Examples of careers you could enter include: 

• Communication 

• Human resources 

• Consultancy and PR 

• Translation 

• Mediation and training 

• Sales and marketing