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PostgraduateMA

Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,900Per Year (Intl)
£11,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course 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

Second Language Acquisition Theory
Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Classroom Interaction and Language Learning
Multimodal Communication in Language Teaching
Language Teaching Methodology and Practice
Applied Linguistics Research Methods
Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry 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

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,900

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£25,900

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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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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