King's College London

Our Language & Cultural Diversity MA examines the complex relationship between language and cultural diversity, equipping students with an advanced knowledge of the major approaches to linguistic aspects of culture in empirical and applied linguistics. Apart from exploring contemporary cultural processes, the programme also helps students develop research skills and acquire a better understanding of cultural diversity in education. Importantly, students are encouraged to self-reflect and critically evaluate the society/ies around them to find new ways of participating in what’s happening in the world.

Our graduates use the skills which they develop with us to pursue careers across a wide range of sectors: research, journalism, publishing, international relations, government policy, digital media, marketing and language-related professions such as teaching, translation and interpreting. The programme also provides the foundation necessary for those interested in pursuing their doctoral studies and participates in the LISS DTP scheme, which awards ESRC-funded postgraduate research studentships

This course examines the complex relationship between language and cultural diversity, and will equip you with:

- An understanding of language use in urban multi-cultural contexts in a globalised world, and of how personal and socio-cultural identities such as gender, age and ethnicity are shaped, both institutionally and at a local level of everyday social interaction.

- An ability to critically analyse and evaluate issues of cultural diversity and intercultural communication.

- Research skills and knowledge relevant to further study in empirical and applied linguistics.