Intercultural Communication

Thanks to globalization, intercultural communication has become our daily necessity. When two or more cultures meet, they need to understand each other, and at a qualitative level. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences is a place where you will learn not only about different cultures but also about foreign policy, international law, project management, decision making and other important aspects to become a successful public relations manager.

About the study programme

Degree obtained –

Professional Bachelor's degree in  intercultural communication

Qualification – Public Relations Manager

Duration of studies  –  4 years

Form of studies – Full time

Languages – English / Latvian

STATE FUNDED STUDY PLACES – HERE

FEE PAYING STUDY PLACES – 16

TUITION FEE– HERE

Career opportunities

Graduates of this study programme have the chance to work anywhere in the world - working as project managers, public relation specialists and working in other occupations in international companies and institutions.

LAYOUT OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME 

1st Year

  • Basic Theoretical Courses of the Field

    • Language Contrasts in Cultural Perspectives
    • Language technologies 
    • Communication Theories
    • Aspects of Intercultural Communication 

  • Industry Professional Specialization Courses

    • Human Resources in Multicultural Environment
    • Marketing
    • Language For Business Communication 
    • Aspect of Latvian in Intercultural Communication 
    •  Second Foreign Language I (pēc izvēles)


  • General Study Courses


    • Introduction into Intercultural Communication Studies 
    • Organizational Behaviour
    • Introduction into Computer Science

  • Elective Courses

    • Student chooses the course

2nd Year

  • Basic Theoretical Courses of the Field

    • Cultural Studies and philosophy
    • Introduction into Theories of Public Relations 


  • Industry Professional Specialization Courses

    • Politics and Economy of EU
    • International Business Law
    • Methodology of Applied Research
    • Economic and Political Aspects of Entrepreneurship
    • Marketing communication
    • Social media communication
    • The English Language: Communication Aspects I
    • The English Language: Communication Aspects II
    •  Second Foreign Language II (pēc izvēles)

  • General Study Courses

    • Project management
    • Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
    • Business Ethics and Culture
    • Interpersonal Psychology
    • Basics of Entrepreneurship

  • Elective Courses

    • Student chooses the course

3rd Year

  • Basic Theoretical Courses of the Field

    • Public Relations Strategy
    • Digital Culture Management
    • Media Communication in a Multicultural Environment
    • Information and Business Processes

  • Industry Professional Specialization Courses

    • Academic Writing
    • Crisis communication and management 
    • Strategic Management
    • Intercultural Aspects of E-marketing
    • International public relations
    • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

  • General Study Courses

    • Leadership
    • Civil protection

  • Elective Courses

    Student chooses the course

4th Year

  • Industry Professional Specialization Courses

    • Diplomatic protocol

  • General Study Courses

    • Sustainability of Society and "Green" Thinking

  • Elective Courses

    • Student chooses the course

  • Internship

    • Student has an internship at a company they have chosen

  • Bachelor's Thesis

    • At the end of the studies, each student must develop and defend a Bachelor's Thesis.

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* For Applicant who is a Latvian citizen, a Latvian non-citizen, a citizen of the European Union, a citizen of the European Economic Area or a citizen of the Swiss Confederation and a permanent resident of the European Community a resident holding a valid residence permit and / or an applicant who has completed secondary education in one of the above countries.
** For Applicants who are not Latvian citizens, Latvian non-citizens, European Union citizens, European Economic Area nationals or citizens of the Swiss Confederation and permanent residents of the European Community a resident holding a valid residence permit and / or an applicant who has not completed secondary education in any of the above countries.
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AIM OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

To train qualified intercultural communication specialists in intercultural communication-related field for Latvian and international institutions. Provide studies that meet economic, cultural and social needs. To provide practically applicable studies based on the theoretical foundations of the branch sciences, corresponding to the standards of higher education, as well as practical skills necessary to become a successful public relations manager.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • After graduation, you will be prepared to work in local or international companies and institutions, as well as in diplomatic institutions as a public relations manager or other positions related to intercultural communication and public relations requiring language skills and knowledge of various aspects of intercultural communication.

 

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