PgDip Language and Intercultural Communication in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 19,200
(c. USD25,617.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months

The Master of Science in Language and Intercultural Communication is an interdisciplinary program designed to offer both theoretical foundations and practical insights into language studies and cross-cultural communication.

The program operates on the principle that language educators should strive for seamless integration of linguistic and cultural instruction to foster multilingual, culturally conscious global citizens.

Although this objective has become a priority for foreign language curricula across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the United States, research indicates that current classroom approaches often lack the depth and critical perspective needed for meaningful intercultural learning. This superficial engagement could hinder profound cultural understanding.

Leveraging established expertise in intercultural language education, this program incorporates advanced theories and frameworks that view intercultural communication as dynamic social practice within evolving global contexts. It cultivates independent, reflective practitioners equipped to adapt their teaching methodologies to the ever-changing landscape of intercultural language education.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline.

IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Tuition GBP 19,200

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