Course Summary

Learn one, two or three languages with this highly flexible degree. Choose from French, German, Spanish, Russian, Catalan, Czech, Dutch, Italian, Luxembourgish and Portuguese, combining the practicalities of language learning with modules that explore the literature, linguistics, politics, history, philosophy and film studies of your chosen languages.* You’ll also spend your third year studying or working abroad in one or two countries, immersing yourself in the culture and honing your language skills by living alongside native speakers. The School of Languages and Cultures is a leading centre for research, learning and teaching in modern languages and cultures. At Sheffield, you’ll find a dynamic and vibrant international community of experts in literary studies, cultural history, visual cultures, film and performance. Our students are involved in extracurricular activities ranging from research projects, language mentoring in schools, active department student societies and our modern languages drama festival. This degree will equip you for a variety of careers within an increasingly interconnected, multilingual and multicultural world. Our graduates are excellent communicators, adaptable and culturally aware. They have gone on to careers in a wide variety of fields, including international development, business and banking, translating and interpreting, journalism, teaching, publishing, international sales, and marketing and communications. You don't need to have studied a modern foreign language at A Level to apply for this course - we welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate an aptitude and passion for languages and other cultures. *If you choose to study just one language, you will choose from French, German, Spanish or Russian. Italian is available as a second language option only, and we do not offer a year abroad in Italy. Luxembourgish is available to study from second year.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: T900

Institution code: S18

Campus Name: Main Site

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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

typically including a modern foreign language

+ B at Advanced Higher typically in a modern foreign language

Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject: 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit

in a relevant subject + B at A Level typically in a modern foreign language

+ BBB at A Level typically including a modern foreign language

typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language

in a relevant subject

typically including a modern foreign language

+ AB at A Level typically in a modern foreign language

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/slc/undergraduate/courses

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 72%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 20000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. For further information, please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/fees-costs

Provider information

Western Bank
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Sheffield
S10 2TN

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