In an increasingly globalized world the knowledge of languages and awareness of cultural environment have gained utmost importance. Ventspils University of Applied Sciences is the place where, in addition to learning languages and finer aspect of various cultures, you will also become and expert in intercultural communication, linguistic cultural analysis, public relations and a lot more.
DEGREE OBTAINED: Professional Master's Degree in Intercultural Communication
QUALIFICATION: Strategic Communication Manager
DURATION OF STUDIES: 1* or 2** years
*1 year:
For students with a professional bachelor's degree and / or a fifth level professional qualification in the field of study: Language and culture studies, mother tongue studies and language programs
**2 years:
For students with an academic bachelor's degree in a field of study: Language and culture studies, mother tongue studies and language programs, or an academic or professional degree in another field of study
FORM OF STUDIES: Full-time attendance
LANGUAGE- English, Latvian
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, weighted average mark obtained in bachelor's studies, proof of English language proficiency (B2 / C1) or examination
STATE FUNDED PLACES*: HERE
FEE PAYING STUDY PLACES:
STUDY FEE: HERE
*State-funded study places are open to all citizens of the Republic of Latvia, EU, EEA and Schengen area countries.
Graduates can work in positions in strategic communications in companies of various industries and in public administration.
For the 1 year programme:
For the 2 year programme:
For the 1 year prgramme:
Students have an internship on the first semester of their studies
For the 2 year programme:
Students have their internship on the second semester of their studies
1 year programme students work on their thesis and submit them by the end of the year
Students have an internship on their 3rd semester of studies
Students work on their thesis and submit them by the end of the second year
Studies take place in person, but lecture materials are also available digitally, giving students the opportunity to easily adapt to the pace of studies. During two years, students strengthen their theoretical knowledge, as well as improve their skills and test what they have learned in a real work environment - in practice. The session takes place twice a year - in January and June.