**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 fluency in Spanish and a second foreign language (French or German from any level or Italian from scratch).
- Gain an excellent understanding of Spanish culture, society and economic context.
- Develop critical insight into international business theory and practice.
- Spend an optional semester at a European university and a 24-week work placement abroad.
- Gain international business insights while expanding your foreign language skills – becoming a multilingual professional with great employability potential. Your optional study and work placements abroad help you develop the global skill set employers are looking for.
**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.
You’ll acquire and apply international business knowledge while developing high-level skills in your main and secondary languages, as well as your cultural awareness. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with real companies to increase your employability potential.
You learn through:
- lectures and seminars, including with guest speakers
- weekly sessions with Foreign Language Assistants to perfect your speaking skills
- language modules taught in the target language
- independent and directed study
- presentations and group work
- a variety of innovative teaching methods taught in state-of-the-art facilities
- an optional semester abroad at one of our European partner universities
- an optional 24-week placement in a Spanish-speaking country
**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 a great opportunity to gain valuable international business 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 organisations. 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 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 (French)
Contemporary And Professional Studies One (German)
Contemporary And Professional Studies One (Spanish)
Economics For Business
Foundations Of International Business
Linguistic And Academic Studies
Year 2 - Compulsory modules
Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (French)
Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (German)
Contemporary European Studies
French (Abroad)
German (Abroad)
Intercultural And Professional Development
Interculturality In Practice
International Entrepreneurship
International Entrepreneurship (Overseas)
Italian (Abroad)
Managing International Business (Overseas)
Multinational Enterprises And Foreign Direct Investment
Spanish (Abroad)
Year 3 - Compulsory modules
Placement Year
Final year - Compulsory modules
Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (French)
Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (German)
Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Italian)
Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Spanish)
Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (French)
Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (German)
Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (Spanish)
Contemporary Issues In International Business
Global Supply Chain Management
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework
Exams
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
R4N1
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. You also must have an A level in Spanish or an AS level at grade C in Spanish. For example:
BBC at A Level including an A level in Spanish
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies, with an A Level in Spanish or AS level grade C in Spanish
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.
If you do not have any of the qualifications above but have relevant experience you are welcome to discuss potential opportunities with the admissions tutor.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
