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  • Intercultural Communication (NewRoutePhD)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Attendance
      • One–two evenings a week.
      • Please note: this programme is not available online or via distance learning.
  • Duration
      • 12 months full-time or 20 months part-time to complete the qualifying taught modules; plus two years full-time and three years part-time for the research element.
  • Entry requirements
      • A first degree and a taught Master's degree in a relevant subject.
      • Some relevant work experience is desirable but not essential.
      • If English is not your first language, you will need an English language qualification (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent), unless evidence is provided that you have completed a degree in an English-speaking university.

      Find out about our international entry requirements

  • Fees
    • Fees (2013/2014)
      • Part-time (home/EU students): £3975 pa for years 1 and 2 and then £2050 for years 3 and 4
      • Part-time (overseas students): £7225 pa for years 1 and 2 and then £5825 for years 3 and 4
      • Full-time (home/EU students): £6950 pa for year 1 and £3840 for years 2 and 3
      • Full-time (overseas students): £13,750 pa for year 1 and £11,475 for years 2 and 3
  • Funding

    • A limited number of School Research Studentships (fees-only) are available by competition. The closing application dates for these studentships vary from year to year. Applicants should contact the department as early as possible, normally before 1 January.

      Find out more about funding for PhD study.

Intercultural Communication (NewRoutePhD) - 2013/2014 entry


  • Overview

    • This NewRoutePhD will help you achieve a critical conceptual understanding of evidence and theory relating to recent developments in the fields. You will then be in a position to apply this understanding to your own professional context.

      You will take taught modules as part of your qualifying requirement. The aim of these modules is to help you to gain the skills, knowledge and understanding to engage with and evaluate research and theory. These modules will also enable you to prepare and carry out a research project.

      By the end of the programmes, you will be able to:

      • present key facts, concepts, ideas and approaches relating to the subjects of your modules and your research in an accurate and coherent way
      • collect and critically evaluate information and commentary on research, especially in the areas you select to study
      • design, conduct and present a research investigation in a specific area 
      • make informed judgements on complex issues in specialist fields
      • communicate your ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences
      • demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment in professional or equivalent environments.

      We also have information about studying at Birkbeck and our PhD courses.

  • Research resources

    • There will be a wide range of generic research training courses offered by the College Research School and the Bloomsbury Postgraduate Skills Network. You will also have the opportunity to present your work annually for discussion by fellow students and staff at seminars.

      Find out more about the student support and facilities we offer.

  • Assessment information

    • As part of the Qualifying Requirement, students will complete 180 credits of postgraduate taught modules in the Department. At the doctoral phase, a dissertation of 45,000 to 55,000 words will be required. At the end of the taught component, students will be considered for entry to the research component of the programme if they have satisfactorily passed their modules and demonstrated evidence of independent research skills and sufficient specialist knowledge in an area commensurate with the research interests of staff in the department. At the end of the taught year(s) you will be asked to attend an interview where your candidacy for the PhD will be assessed.

      Please note: for those who are interested in the areas of TESOL and language teaching, the department would be happy to consider applications in the field of language learning, including the learning process and outcome of one, two or multiple languages in different contexts, intercultural learning and teaching.  You are strongly advised to read our departmental website, paying particular attention to individual staff’s stated research interests and their latest research publications, and to find a suitable supervisor whose interest matches yours before making an application.

  • Application information