
International Communication, Liaison and Advocacy MA
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international | UK: £9,700
Introduction
Our International Liaison and Communication MA is a dynamic, pioneering interdisciplinary course which meets the global demand for greater professionalism in interpersonal and inter-institutional bilingual communication. We focus on enhancing your skills as a communicator and facilitator of communication. This can be as an advocate, mediator, communication strategist, intermediary or communication facilitator. Grounded in the latest international communications theories and using real-life simulations, you'll learn to locate and analyse resources, pre-empt communications challenges and develop strategies to overcome obstacles to successful interaction.
The course will enrich your knowledge and application of the key models of international communication, information handling and presentation in a range of contexts, from the field of public diplomacy to international media, intelligence, business and international NGOs. It will also enhance your competencies in handling information across and between languages and cultures in various professional settings. You'll have the training and preparation to make significant contributions in your chosen profession.
The MA is for you if you have high-level bilingual competence and experience in mediation between people from different cultural backgrounds. Applicants to this course typically come from fields such as language studies, translation and interpreting, social work, teaching, journalism and other areas of the media, as well as from a public office.
You'll take four core modules, three of which are taught, and the fourth is research-based. Theories and Practices of Global Communication cover the key underpinning knowledge and analytical tools for the programme, as well as your abilities as a presenter of information. International Liaison focuses on your practical communication competencies. Intercultural Communication provides you with insights into the influences of culture in all its forms on communication. In the research component, you have the choice of an MA Thesis (the Dissertation module), conducting research into a topic of your choice, or a Professional Project where you apply your knowledge and expertise to create a communication strategy. In both, you're required to demonstrate research competence at Master's level. You then have the choice of three option modules to complete the MA.
Top reasons to study with us
- Designed for professional development – Our course enhances your skills in interpersonal and inter-institutional bilingual communication, preparing you for careers in international and multinational organisations and institutions, governmental and non-governmental organisations, and public and cultural diplomacy.
- Learn in the heart of London – Studying at our Regent Campus in central London, you'll be part of a diverse, global community.
- Informed by industry experts – The MA draws on the expertise of specialists who work in international liaison and communication roles, with input from an academic applied linguists.
- Opportunity for real-world research – If you take our Professional Project module, you'll have the opportunity to develop and enhance your research skills in a professional rather than purely academic context.
Why study this course?
- Fantastic central London location
You'll be studying in the centre of one of the world’s greatest cities, within easy reach of London's unrivalled library, cultural and archive resources. - Dynamic, interdisciplinary course
Our pioneering course is grounded in the latest theory, informed by industry experts, and uses real-life simulations to enrich your knowledge and enhance your communication skills. - A variety of teaching styles
You'll learn through lectures, workshops, task-based group work, fieldwork, presentations by course participants, and visits from external guests.
Professional recognition
The University of Westminster is a Higher Education Language partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
Career Opportunities
The MA will prepare you for a career or further academic study in international liaison and communication.
It will be invaluable if you're working in a role such as a bilingual liaison officer or for organisations such as international agencies, NGOs, INGOs, embassies, or the international section of enterprises.
- Enhance your communication skills
Our course is designed to enhance your skills in handling information across and between languages and cultures and in various professional settings. - Take the next step in your career
Graduates have gained success in communications-related positions in NGOs, diplomatic missions, and international divisions of business and international organisations and achieved progression in their careers. - Employers around the world
The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.
Job roles
This course will prepare you for a variety of roles, including:
- Community manager
- Digital marketer
- Immigration consultant
- International web governance manager
- Media and public relations specialist
- National child safeguarding policy coordinator
- Senior policy researcher
- Social media officer
- Stakeholder coordinator
Graduate employers
Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:
- Bloomberg
- CropLife Europe, Belgium
- European Union
- Haymarket Media Group
- International Development Law Organisation, Italy
- JD Decaux, France
- Kongsberg Automotive, Switzerland
- Médecins Sans Frontières, Germany
- Polish Embassy
- Save the Cut, Italy
- Sos Enfants, Belgium
- United Nations
Westminster Employability Award
Employers value graduates who have invested in their personal and professional development – and our Westminster Employability Award gives you the chance to formally document and demonstrate these activities and achievements.
The award is flexible and can be completed in your own time, comprising a set of core and optional extracurricular activities.
Activities might include gaining experience through a part-time job or placement, signing up to a University-run scheme – such as mentoring or teaching in a school – or completing online exercises.
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Scholarships and Funding
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible students.