MA in Language and Communication
Our Master's degree programme equips you with direct practical relevance for strategic communication and professional leadership in communication management, translation and accessible communication, conference interpreting or managing linguistic diversity.
At a glance
Title: Master of Arts ZHAW in Language and Communication specialising in Strategic Communication Management, Multilingual Communication Management, Linguistic Diversity Management or Conference Interpreting
Duration: three semesters (full-time) / 90 ECTS / part-time study possible
Languages of study: German, English and the respective target languages
Fees: CHF 720 per semester plus additional study-related expenses
Programme start: spring semester (CW 8)
Location: Winterthur
Application deadline: 15 May and 30 September
Admission requirements: Bachelor’s degree, evidence of proficiency in the languages of study, successful completion of the professional aptitude test and, for some profiles, practical experience
Legal basis: academic regulations and annex
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The degree
Do you want to
- shape communication strategically,
- manage multilingual communication,
- translate or interpret with professional excellence,
- enable accessible communication,
- manage linguistic and cultural diversity, or
- take on specialist leadership roles?
In this Master's degree programme, you learn to apply academic theories, language technologies and creativity effectively in professional practice.
Programme
In the MA in Language and Communication, you acquire the academic foundations and methods to engage with language(s), cultures, language technologies and communication in a reflective manner. You develop linguistic and strategic expertise, technological know-how, as well as management and consulting skills.
You choose one of four fields of activity in which you shape your individual profile and build practical professional expertise.
- In the profile in Strategic Communication Management, you focus on strategic communication management and communication consulting.
- In the profile in Multilingual Communication Management, you focus on multilingual communication, professional translation and accessible communication.
- In the profile in Linguistic Diversity Management, you focus on linguistic and cultural diversity in organisations and society.
- In the profile in Conference Interpreting, you focus on the techniques and practices of simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.
Practice-oriented study
In the MA in Language and Communication, you study with practitioners to gain practical skills:
- You work on real projects from your future professional communication fields.
- You refine your strategic and practical professional skills and capabilities through current scenarios from the communication sector.
- You learn from proven researchers and experienced practitioners who provide you with the knowledge and expertise required across a wide range of sectors.
- Throughout your studies, you also start building your professional network.
The MA in Language and Communication therefore prepares you to take the next step in your career, equipping your for specialist leadership and consulting roles.
Insights into the degree programme
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«Ich habe einen super Job – und einen super Abschluss, für den ich sehr dankbar bin.» Masterabsolventin Loredana im Porträt
Loredana Idrizi hat italienisch-albanische Wurzeln, ist 28 Jahre alt und hat immer in Teilzeit studiert. Zuerst den Bachelor Mehrsprachige Kommunikation, dann den Master Language and Communication mit ...
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Kernkompetenz: Sprachliche Empathie. Masterabsolventin Ilaria erzählt
Sprachliche Empathie ist für Ilaria der Schlüssel zum Erfolg in der interkulturellen Zusammenarbeit. Als eine der Ersten hat sie den Master Language and Communication im Studienprofil Linguistic ...
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«Übersetzen in Leichte Sprache ist gar nicht so leicht»
Studierende der Mastervertiefung Multilingual Communication Management (bisher: Fachübersetzen) haben für eine Kunstausstellung im Gewerbemuseum Winterthur Texte in Leichte Sprache übersetzt. Was die ...
Career prospects
Graduates of the MA in Language and Communication are qualified for specialist leadership roles, consulting positions and doctoral studies in one of four communication-focused professional fields:
- Strategic communication management and communication consulting
- Professional translation and accessible communication
- Management of linguistic and cultural diversity
- Conference interpreting
Within their chosen professional field, all sectors our open to our graduates – from technology and medicine to business. After all, communication expertise is needed everywhere.
With this MA, you position yourself strongly in professional practice and are fully prepared for an academic pathway, including entry into the EquiLingua PhD programme.