Master's Degree Programme in Language, Globalization and Intercultural Communication
Why this programme?
The LAGIC programme combines intercultural communication and applied language studies in a nationally and internationally unique way. The program combines various approaches, including discourses, identities, mobilities, media landscapes, and the use of media. It also explores how language use is connected to social interaction across different contexts. The University of Jyväskylä is one of the pioneers in the teaching and research of intercultural communication in Finland.
In addition to theoretical depth, there is a strong practical aspect in the programme, providing communication competencies required in the multicultural, networked world. The programme prepares students for careers involving significant intercultural contacts in companies, public organizations, and non-governmental organizations. The students will be also qualified for research-intensive employment.
Student profile
The LAGIC programme is located at the Department of Language and Communication Studies which is a large, multilingual and actively international unit. As a LAGIC student you get to meet and network with students from different disciplines and backgrounds. This is facilitated by our collaborative and dialogic approach to teaching. Through group or pair work, discussions, presentations, and independent study we enable our students to develop skills they need in their professional life. In addition to academic and scientific knowledge, the LAGIC programme includes hands-on courses where you can apply theories and knowledge to real-life situations.
Career
LAGIC graduates, possessing advanced knowledge of applied language studies and intercultural communication, can work in a broad range of professional and academic fields, performing tasks that require expertise in, for instance, communication, language and communication teaching and consulting, planning and project work, or research.
Possible career opportunities include, for instance:
- language and communication teaching and consulting in professional, community, educational institutions and businesses
- specialist in international affairs, communication advisor, business manager, content manager, and specialist in global mobility
- working with NGO’s, policy and planning for immigrant/refugee governmental institutions.
How and when to apply?
The next call for applications is in January 2025
In order to be eligible to international master’s programmes at the University of Jyväskylä, applicants must hold (or must complete by our deadline) a bachelor’s degree, master's degree or equivalent from a recognised institution of higher education. Please note also, that all applicants, even native speakers, must demonstrate their English language proficiency in one of the ways mentioned in the admission criteria.
The online application form will be available in the Studyinfo.fi portal only during the application period. In addition to the online application form, the applicant needs to submit the required attachments mentioned in the programme-specific admission criteria and on the application form.
Well before you apply, please read carefully the general instructions for applying and the programme-specific admission criteria below.