
Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics
Newcastle UniversityCourse Overview
The MA Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics at Newcastle University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Applied Linguistics pathway is a specialism on the Cross-Cultural Communication MA. It allows you to study applied linguistics and intercultural communication. It provides knowledge and expertise in the new approaches and techniques for teaching English as a second or foreign language. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in the following disciplines:AnthropologyCommunicationEthnographyIntercultural Communication,International RelationsLinguisticsPhilosophyPsychologyPoliticsSocial AnthropologySocial PsychologySociologyTESOLModern Foreign LanguagesTranslationWe will consider your application if you are a graduate in any of the following disciplines, and have relevant |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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