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International Studies in Education (Intercultural Communication)

This programme encourages inquiry into the relationship between education and intercultural communication.  It is relevant to educators at all levels who wish to develop their own skills and understanding in this area, and to teach others.

Learn more: Dr Michele Schweisfurth
Telephone: 0121 414 4809
Email: m.schweisfurth@bham.ac.uk

Duration of programme: 1 - 2 years
Awards: AdCert, BPhil, PGCert, PGDip, MEd, MA.
Mode: Full- time and Part-time

Additional information about modules [pdf]

Programme Aims

This programme will enable you to:

  • Have a critical understanding of key debates surrounding education as an international issue
  • Make analytical comparisons between educational issues in different contexts, including your own
  • Understand issues in intercultural communication as they relate to education
  • Develop skills for working in intercultural learning contexts.

Global social justice is a theme of all strands of this programme.

Programme Content

In order to gain a qualification in International Studies in Education (Intercultural Communication), students take the following compulsory modules:

  • Education as an International Issue
  • Language, Discourse and Society
  • Personal and Professional Skills in Education Management

The dissertation topic must be relevant to intercultural communication and education.

Entry requirements

For an overview of the entry requirements, please refer to the "Admission requirements" page.

Fees*

1st Year

Level of Study

Mode

Home/EU (£)

Overseas (£)

AdCert

F/T

1,575

4,725

AdCert

P/T

1,575

4,725

BPhil

F/T

3,150

9,450

BPhil

P/T

1,575

4,725

PGCert

F/T

1,400

3,150

PGCert

P/T

1,400

4,725

PGDip

F/T

2,800

6,300

PGDip

P/T

1,400

3,150

MA

F/T

4,200

9,450

MEd

F/T

4,200

9,450

MEd

P/T

2,100

4,725

* Fees correct as of 20th May 2008

Fees for 1st year students commencing in 2008-09. Fees for subsequent years of study are likely to increase. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees, to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.

2nd Year

Level of Study

Mode

Home/EU (£)

Overseas (£)

BPhil

P/T

1,575

4,725

PGDip

P/T

1,400

3,150

MEd

P/T

2,100

4,725

* Fees correct as of 20th May 2008

Fees for 2nd year students commencing in 2008-09. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees, to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon re-registering for their 2nd year.