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COMMUNICATION AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

Interdisciplinary master program, with courses fully taught in English, accredited by ARACIS in the field of Sociology.

The master program is organized yearly since 2002.

The MA in Communication and Intercultural Studies is an interdisciplinary programme offered by the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Bucharest, through the UNESCO Chair in Interculturality, Good Governance and Sustainable Development. The programme benefits from the contribution of an international network of scholars and partner institutions, including the University of Fribourg (Switzerland), Université Bourgogne Europe (France), TU Dortmund University (Germany), Bern University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland), TU Delft (Netherlands), the University of Messina (Italy), the University of Geneva (Switzerland), KEDGE Business School (France), and the Südosteuropa-Gesellschaft (Germany), alongside faculty members from the University of Bucharest.

The programme responds to the growing demand for professionals capable of working in the communication sector in an increasingly interconnected world, where dialogue across cultures is essential.

With a flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum, the programme welcomes students from diverse backgrounds in the Humanities and Social Sciences and provides a strong framework for cultural and intercultural studies. Teaching is delivered by an international team of scholars and practitioners, reflecting a wide range of cultural and professional perspectives.

Courses combine theoretical depth with practical relevance, integrating case studies and applied learning. Graduates develop advanced communication, interpretative, and diplomatic skills, preparing them to work effectively in diverse intercultural and professional environments.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
  • Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Mass Media
  • New Media
  • Cultural Journalism
  • Cultural Diplomacy
  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • Cultural Policy Making
CURRICULUM

Promotion 2022-2024

Promotion 2023-2025

Promotion 2024-2026

1st Year

1st Semester

  • Phenomenology and Ontology of Culture / Bogdan MINCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Contemporary Social Theories / David Manuel BOZZINI / 5 ECTS
  • Religion and Culture / Remus RUS / 5 ECTS
  • Comparative Politics / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Capital and Creative Communication / Oana ȘERBAN /4 ECTS
  • Cultural Diplomacy / Daniela ZAHARIA / 4 ECTS
  • Ethics and Academic Integrity  / Ileana DASCĂLU / 2 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • Cultural Difference in the Age of Globalization / Basile ZIMMERMANN / 6 ECTS
  • Organizations and Organizational Theory / Tobias GOESSLING /5 ECTS
  • Anthropology of Societes / Marcello MOLLICA / 5 ECTS
  • Phenomenology of Religion: Religious Approaches to Management / Mugurel PĂVĂLUCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Legislation / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN /5 ECTS
  • Research Seminar / Oana ȘERBAN / 4 ECTS

1st Year

1st Semester

  • Phenomenology and Ontology of European Culture / Paul Gabriel SANDU/ 5 ECTS
  • Contemporary Social Theories / David Manuel BOZZINI / 5 ECTS
  • Religion and Culture / Remus RUS / 5 ECTS
  • Comparative Politics / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Capital and Creative Communication / Oana ȘERBAN /4 ECTS
  • Cultural Diplomacy / Daniela ZAHARIA / 4 ECTS
  • Ethics and Academic Integrity  / Ileana DASCĂLU / 2 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • Cultural Difference in the Age of Globalization / Basile ZIMMERMANN / 6 ECTS
  • Organizations and Organizational Theory / Tobias GOESSLING /5 ECTS
  • Anthropology of Societes / Marcello MOLLICA / 5 ECTS
  • Phenomenology of Religion: Religious Approaches to Management / Mugurel PĂVĂLUCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Legislation / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN /5 ECTS
  • Research Seminar / Oana ȘERBAN / 4 ECTS

1st Year

1st Semester

  • Phenomenology and Ontology of European Culture / Paul Gabriel SANDU/ 5 ECTS
  • Contemporary Social Theories / David Manuel BOZZINI / 5 ECTS
  • Cultures and Communication/ Alexander FRAME / 5 ECTS
  • Comparative Politics / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Capital and Creative Communication / Oana ȘERBAN /4 ECTS
  • Cultural Diplomacy / Daniela ZAHARIA / 4 ECTS
  • Ethics and Academic Integrity  / Ileana DASCĂLU / 2 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • Cultural Difference in the Age of Globalization / Basile ZIMMERMANN / 6 ECTS
  • Organizations and Organizational Theory / Tobias GOESSLING /5 ECTS
  • Anthropology of Societes / Marcello MOLLICA / 5 ECTS
  • Religion and Culture: Behaviours, Values and Beliefs / Mugurel PĂVĂLUCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Legislation / Franz-Lothar ALTMANN /5 ECTS
  • Research Seminar / Oana ȘERBAN / 4 ECTS

2nd Year

1st Semester

  • Theory of Intercultural Communication / Laurențiu STAICU / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Interferences / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • New Media and Intercultural Communication / Constantin VICĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Ethical Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Mugurel PĂVĂLUCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Intercultural Communication Methods / Miriam PÂNZARU / 5 ECTS
  • Interculturality and Problems of the Contemporary World / Laurențiu GHEORGHE / 5 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • Gender and Intercultural Communication / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • Linguistic and Semiotic Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Zorana SOKOLOVSKA / 5 ECTS
  • Internship: Research Activity – Elaboration of the Master Thesis / 20 ECTS

2nd Year

1st Semester

  • Theory of Intercultural Communication / Laurențiu STAICU / 5 ECTS
  • Cultural Interferences / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • New Media and Intercultural Communication / Constantin VICĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Ethical Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Mugurel PĂVĂLUCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Intercultural Communication Methods / Miriam PÂNZARU / 5 ECTS
  • Interculturality and Problems of the Contemporary World / Laurențiu GHEORGHE / 5 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • Gender and Intercultural Communication / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • Linguistic and Semiotic Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Zorana SOKOLOVSKA / 5 ECTS
  • Internship: Research Activity – Elaboration of the Master Thesis / 20 ECTS

2nd Year

1st Semester

  • Theory of Intercultural Communication / Laurențiu STAICU / 5 ECTS
  • Intercultural Leadership for Social Justice and Equity / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • New Media and Intercultural Communication / Laviia MARIN / 5 ECTS
  • Ethical Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Mugurel PĂVĂLUCĂ / 5 ECTS
  • Study and Analysis of European Cultural Projects / Veronique PARISOT / 5 ECTS
  • Interculturality and Problems of the Contemporary World / Laurențiu GHEORGHE / 5 ECTS

2nd Semester

  • Gender and Intercultural Communication / Ileana DASCĂLU / 5 ECTS
  • Linguistic and Semiotic Aspects of Intercultural Communication / Zorana SOKOLOVSKA / 5 ECTS
  • Internship Lilian CIACHIR / 10 ECTS
  • Research Activity – Elaboration of the Master Thesis / 10 ECTS
FACULTY

 

ADMISSION & ADMISSION CRITERIA

Admission takes place in July and September.
The call for applications is open to Romanian nationals – BA (or equivalent) graduates -, as well as nationals of EU, EEA member states, Swiss Confederation nationals and non EU-citizens.
Applicants with previous studies abroad will include a certificate acknowledging their studies abroad/degrees obtained abroad, issued by the specialized department of the Ministry of Education.

More information on when and how to apply http://unesco-chair.unibuc.ro/admission/

PROGRAM LENGTH
4 semesters (120 ECTS)
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
ENGLISH.
Proficiency in English is required for this MA
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Courses start in October and end in June.
MOBILITY
Mobility opportunities are available for students at partner universities.

DISSERTATION GUIDELINES