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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    King's College London, University of London

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Course overview

The online Global Cultures MA equips you with essential interpersonal and cultural skills for todays interconnected world. Current reports from the forefront of world industry highlight a significant gap in soft skills, suggesting that the most relevant abilities for the future are those that machines cannot learn, such as creativity, empathy, and an ability to understand and negotiate different cultural contexts.

In a globalised world, these skills are crucial for engaging effectively with diverse colleagues, customers, clients, suppliers, and partners. Whatever industry you work in, studying our Global Cultures MA helps you to succeed in the modern workplace.

The Global Cultures Institute aims to explore how we can understand and value our diversity and differences. We live in a time where ‘culture wars are relentlessly being pushed through our media landscapes. And so often, the power structures that underpin these differences are associated with harmful division. But how do we navigate and address these pressing issues?

A huge part of it involves understanding their origin and development. The Institute exists to promote this through research, education, and public and community engagement. It exists, in short, to talk beyond boundaries.

Career options in Global Cultures

The online Global Cultures MA equips you with the crucial skills for success in any field: the ability to navigate cultural differences and engage effectively with colleagues from global businesses. This awareness of cultural nuances and the ability to collaborate across international boundaries are invaluable in todays interconnected world, ensuring that you stand out in the competitive job market.

Graduates of the programme will possess highly sought-after soft skills, including communication, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, adaptability, empathy, and emotional intelligence. These skills are essential for building effective relationships, motivating teams, and communicating across diverse backgrounds.

The online Global Cultures MA can open doors to a wide range of roles across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, regardless of the industry. Businesses and organisations increasingly value cultural awareness and diversity, making this MA highly relevant in todays globalised world. International organisations, charities, and governments specifically seek staff with deep knowledge and appreciation of different cultures and languages.

No matter what success looks like to you-whether it's leading people, becoming a better communicator, or facilitating group interactions-this course can help you achieve your goals.

Study mode: Study mode: Duration: 2 years, part time.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 15,492per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    King's College London, University of London, Strand, London, London, London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

As London's most central university, King's gives students easy access to one of the most dynamic and best-connected cities in the world.
The university's multicultural, welcoming community of staff and students represent over 190 nations.
Recognised for the global reach and impact of its research, King’s ranks 8th in the UK for Research Quality in the Complete University Guide.

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