Course Structure
Our programmes combine core modules in intercultural communication with option modules catering for different interests and skill needs, from digital literacy to international negotiation. Through the PGCert, students gain an understanding of the main concepts and models related to intercultural communication and learn how to apply Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) perspectives and digital literacy to develop equitable collaborations and partnerships with people from different backgrounds. These knowledge and skills are further developed in the PGDip by considering the role of communication across diverse languages and by learning how to use diverse media to communicate across cultures. Finally, the MPhil (Master's Degree) provides students with the opportunity of carrying out academic intercultural communication research in relation to a specific sector or discipline.
Our courses are designed as both stand-alone and linked courses through the top-up progression, allowing both full-time and part-time study and offering module options that suit your interests.
Trinity academic year calendar
Summary View:
There will be three parallel points of entry for applicants to choose from and two progression routes:
- A direct entry to a one-year full-time Master’s Degree which will also offer an exit award of Postgraduate Diploma upon completion of 60 ECTS credits without completion of the Master’s dissertation.
- A direct entry to the one-year full-time Postgraduate Diploma. The postgraduate diploma delivered over one year will also enable progression to the Master’s top-up of 30 credits in year 2.
- A direct entry to a part-time Certificate, which can stand alone or can be followed by a Diploma top-up in year two and a Master’s top-up in year 3.
Detailed view:
- An entry point to a one-year full-time 90 ECTS credits Master’s programme leading to the MPhil degree, with the option of a Postgraduate Diploma exit award for those completing 60 ECTS credits without the Master’s dissertation. or
- An entry point to a 1 one-year full‐time Postgraduate Diploma (worth 60 ECTS credits) for holders of a Postgraduate Certificate, to be followed by progression to a top-up one-year part-time MPhil programme in year 2 (leading to the MPhil degree) for holders of the Postgraduate Diploma. or
- An entry point to a part‐time Postgraduate Certificate (with an attainment award) 30 ECTS credits to be followed by progression to a one-year part‐time Postgraduate Diploma top-up in year 2 (with an attainment award) for holders of the Postgraduate Certificate, with a possible further progression to the MPhil top-up in year 3 (with an attainment award).
The proposed course structure (options 1, 2 and 3) will make the MPhil a one-year full-time, two-year part-time or three-year part-time course respectively.
The stages on options 2 and 3 above can be completed consecutively without any interruption to the student’s study or may be completed with interruptions as students may collect their awards at each intermediate stage and return to the Master’s programme rescinding their award/s within the lifetime of the programme.
Summary View:
Core Modules
- Introduction to Intercultural Communication
- Communicating in a Culturally Diverse Workplace: A Practical Toolkit
- Language, Culture and Communication
- Multimodal Communication
Option Modules
(This list may vary year by year and some options may not be available every year)
- Reflective Learning Project on Intercultural Communication Practices
- Cultural Technical Systems
- Europe, America and the East and West Europe
- Postmodernist Literature in East and Central Europe
- Research Methods and Design
- Translation Studies Methodologies
- Theory and Practice of Digital Humanities
Detailed View:
| Module Title | ECTS Credits | Core / Option | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1. Introduction to Intercultural Communication (face to face) | 5 | Core | 1 |
| M2. Communicating in a Culturally Diverse Workplace: A Practical Toolkit (face to face) | 5 | Core | 1 |
| M3. Reflective Learning Project on Intercultural Communication Practices (online) | 10 | Option | 2 |
| M4. Cultural Technical Systems | 10 | Option | 2 |
| M5. Europe, America and the East and West Europe (online) | 10 | Option | 2 |
| M6. Postmodernist Literature in East and Central Europe | 10 | Option | 2 |
| M7. Language, Culture and Communication (face to face) | 5 | Core | 1 |
| M8. Multimodal Communication (face to face) | 5 | Core | 2 |
| M9. Research Methods and Design (online) | 10 | Option | 1 |
| M10. Translation Studies Methodologies | 10 | Option | 1 |
| M11. Theory and Practice of Digital Humanities | 10 | Option | 1 |
| M12. Dissertation (non-taught module offering personal supervision arrangements) | 30 | Core | 3 |
Programme modules allocated to MPhil/PgDip/PgCert courses:
MPhil 1-year full-time - students need to take 60 ECTS credits of taught modules in year 1 + Dissertation (worth 30 ECTS credits and due at the end of the summer) as follows:
First Semester (Michaelmas Term) = M1 and M2 (5 credits each) + M7 (5 credits) + two options to choose from M9, M10, M11 (10 credits each) = 35 ECTS credits
Second Semester (Hilary Term) = two options to choose from M3, M4, M5, M6 (10 credits each) + M8 (5 credits) = 25 ECTS credits
Thesis supervision: Hilary Term and Trinity Term (Thesis submission: end of the Research Term)
PGDip 1-year full-time – students need to take 60 ECTS credits of taught modules in year 1 as follows:
First Semester (Michaelmas Term) = M1 and M2 (5 credits each) + M7 (5 credits) + two options to choose from M9, M10, M11 (10 credits each) = 35 ECTS credits
Second Semester (Hilary Term) = two options to choose from M3, M4, M5, M6 (10 credits each) + M8 (5 credits) = 25 ECTS credits
PGCert 1-year part-time – students need to take 30 ECTS credits of taught modules in year 1 as follows:
First Semester (Michaelmas Term) = M1 and M2 (5 credits each)
Second Semester (Hilary Term) = two options to choose from M3, M4, M5, M6 (10 credits each)
Part-time MPhil top-up (year 2) – students dedicate the academic year to complete the Dissertation (30 credits) in year 2 top-up (across Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity terms)
Part-time PGDip top-up (year 2) – students need to take 30 credits of taught modules in year 2 as follows: First Semester (Michaelmas Term) = M7 (5 credits) + two options to choose from M9, M10, M11 (10 credits each) Second Semester (Hilary Term) = M8 (5 credits)
For year 3:
MPhil top-up (year 3) - students dedicate the academic year to complete the Dissertation (30 credits) in year 3 top-up (across Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity Terms)