Master of Philosophy - Applied Intercultural Communications

The MPhil, PGDip and PGCert in Applied Intercultural Communications are designed as both stand-alone and linked courses through the top-up progression. They are delivered by the Centre for Intercultural Communications at Trinity College Dublin and are part of the postgraduate suite of courses in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies.

Why Applied Intercultural Communications?

The significance of the increase in global mobility is unquestionable. In many workplaces, cultural diversity is currently the norm. Intercultural communication plays an important role in the functioning of societies, organizations and in individuals’ performance. However, whilst working in a culturally diverse environment makes interpersonal, social and professional interactions more interesting and exciting, cross-cultural communication nevertheless comes with its challenges. The cultures in which people have been brought and our intercultural encounters influence the way we communicate. Anxiety, disorientation, and exclusion are common consequences of miscommunication across and between cultures. In a globalised world, any attempt to optimise intercultural communications requires a good understanding of the role of self and social awareness in the interpretation of cultural dimensions. The interplay between sociability, solidarity and inclusion in specific professional and wider social contexts determines and drives the sustainability, fairness and success of human interactions. Developing intercultural competences is vital for advancing equitable global collaborations between academia, society and industry. The programmes will provide participants with novel perspectives and methods for effective intercultural communication at work, strategic partnerships, inclusive leadership and global engagement.