the cross-cultural communication and international relations ma offers theory, research, and practical training. this covers international and intercultural communication, as well as approaches to understanding contemporary international politics and society. this master's addresses contemporary international dynamics through a range of approaches: theoretical empirical area-based the international relations pathway is a specialism on the cross-cultural communication ma. read more about the cross-cultural communication element of the programme. academic staff in politics from the school of geography, politics and sociology deliver the teaching for the specialist international relations pathway. read more about our politics staff in the school of geography, politics and sociology.