**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary:**
- Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of international business.
- Gain advanced skills in the Spanish language.
- Understand the cultural, social and economic contexts of your chosen language.
- Spend an optional semester at a Spanish university.
- Complete an optional 24-week work placement in a Spanish-speaking country.
Expand your language skills alongside your understanding of international business – preparing you to become a multilingual professional. There’s an option to study and work abroad for 18 months, developing transferable skills and giving you a competitive advantage in the international employment market.
**How you learn:**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
At every level of this course you’ll have the opportunity to acquire and apply an array of knowledge relating to international business. You’ll develop your Spanish language skills and cultural awareness to a high level. You’ll engage with real companies through placement and projects to increase your employability.
You learn through:
- lectures and seminars, with guest speakers
- weekly sessions with Foreign Language Assistants
- Spanish modules taught in the target language
- independent and directed study
- presentations and group work
- an optional semester abroad
- an optional placement year abroad
**Applied learning - Work placements**
As part of your course you have the option to spend at least 24 weeks on a paid work placement in a relevant organisation in Spain.
Not only is your placement a fantastic way to explore and get to know a different country, it’s also a great opportunity to gain valuable tourism industry experience and apply the knowledge developed throughout your studies. It also helps you develop your professional skills and Spanish language ability – significantly enhancing your employability.
**Live projects**
In addition to the optional 24-week work placement, you’ll also undertake Highly Skilled Employment projects in each academic year. You’ll apply your learning alongside your language skills, working with local, national and international companies. You’ll also learn from the experiences of other students, as part of our wider Languages Community.
**Networking opportunities**
We’re proud of our links with UK and international tourism-related businesses, and with our alumni. You’ll have numerous opportunities to network with them at events like our annual alumni event.
Course Details - Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Your third year will be spent on placement.
Year 1 - Compulsory modules:
Contemporary And Professional Studies One (Spanish)
Data Analysis For Business Decisions
Economics For Business
Foundations Of International Business
Linguistic And Academic Studies
People And Organisations In Context
Year 2 - Compulsory modules:
Contemporary European Studies
Financial Fluency For Management Decision Making
International Entrepreneurship
International Entrepreneurship (Overseas)
Managing International Business
Managing International Business (Overseas)
Multinational Enterprises And Foreign Direct Investment
Spanish (Abroad)
Year 3 - Compulsory modules:
Placement Year
Final year - Compulsory modules:
Business In The European Economy
Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (Spanish)
Contemporary Issues In International Business
Global Supply Chain Management
International Strategy
Course Details – Assessment Method
Examinations, Coursework, Practical
Course Details – Professional Bodies
AACSB International
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
N1R4
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For post A level language study, you must have an A level in Spanish or AS level at grade C in Spanish. For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or 5 in any foreign language, or equivalent. For example:
BBC at A Level including A level Spanish
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies, and must include an acceptable foreign language qualification.
Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate plus, for post-A level study, an A or AS level at grade C in Spanish.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or above at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
