MSc Intercultural Business Communication

The MSc Intercultural Business Communication programme at Heriot-Watt University offers a hands-on and scholarly way to understand how culture influences communication in international business. You will learn important concepts from communication and culture studies and see how they apply to real-life business situations. This will help you work well with people from different cultural backgrounds.

All classes are taught in English, making the MSc in Intercultural Business Communication a great choice for anyone looking to improve their English language and communication skills in a work environment. You will acquire vital skills for communicating in global workplaces and develop a good understanding of the intercultural challenges that international teams and organisations face.

Studying the MSc Intercultural Business Communication at Heriot-Watt University’s respected Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies will also help you build transferable skills that employers value, such as critical thinking, problem solving and cultural awareness, to support your career in business, communication or international organisations.

Heriot-Watt University is a prominent institution recognised for its strong emphasis on practical education. Established in 1821, it has a history of equipping students for careers in fields such as Science, Engineering, Business, Design, and Technology.

Heriot-Watt University has campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia. Therefore, students are provided with the opportunity to be part of a genuinely global educational community. Courses at Heriot-Watt are designed with the workplace in mind. They are shaped by input from industry partners, which means students graduate with relevant skills and experience.

Whether you are starting your journey or looking to progress in your career, Heriot-Watt provides a solid groundwork for your future, focusing on real-world education and an international perspective.

Applicants must have demonstrable evidence of essay writing.

Grade Requirements

A minimum of 2:2 honours degree or a non-UK equivalent in degrees across Humanities, Social Sciences or related disciplines is accepted. 

English Proficiency 

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5, except for writing, which must be at 6.0 minimum. TOEFL or other equivalents are also accepted.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MSc in Intercultural Business Communication at Heriot-Watt University is £21,192.

Students have the opportunity to study at Heriot-Watt University through access to scholarships and financial aid opportunities. One of these is the International Merit Scholarship. This scholarship gives £500,000 in merit scholarships to international students who are enrolling in January and September 2025. Typically, these scholarships are applied as partial tuition fee reductions for the first year of study. 

Additionally, there is the Postgrad Solutions Bursary. This bursary is available for postgraduate students commencing their studies in 2025. It is worth £2,000 and open to all postgraduate students, regardless of their subject choice or mode of study.

The following are some of the career options you have with an MSc in Intercultural Business Communication at Heriot-Watt University:

• Intercultural Consultant 
• Public Relations Professional 
• Marketing Director
• Business Communications Specialist
• Recruitment Consultant 
• Compliance Officer

Applications can be made using the online application form of the university. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.