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BA English and Modern Languages & Cultures at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Gain a deep understanding of the relationship between language, literature and culture and how they impact society in Europe and beyond. You will explore rhetoric, poetry, prose, theatre and film in English and other languages as you apply practical skills in your study of modern foreign languages.

Department: School of Languages, Arts and Societies; School of English  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules by year. First year: Renaissance to Revolution: Early Modern Literature, Writing Revolutions: Restoration to Romanticism, French Beginner Intensive, Understanding Modern French and Francophone Cultures. Second year: Arts of Persuasion, Romantics, Victorians and Moderns (a), French Higher Advanced, French Intermediate Intensive. Third year: Modern Languages & Cultures. Fourth year: Project Module 1, German Proficient, Dutch Proficient, Russian Proficient.

Career pathways

Our graduates have gone on to be successful in a number of industries, including international development organisations, the charity sector, publishing, theatre and television production, translation, copywriting, international sales and marketing, public relations.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer for 2027 entry. A Levels: ABB (typically including a modern foreign language). A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB, typically including a modern foreign language + B in the EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 33, typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language; 32, typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language, and B in the extended essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD + an appropriate modern foreign language qualification. BTEC Diploma: DD + B at A Level, typically in a modern foreign language. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AABBB + B, typically in a modern foreign language. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AB, typically including a modern foreign language. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Other requirements: If you are not studying a modern foreign language, we will consider other evidence of aptitude for language learning (such as a languages GCSE at grade 6/B, or an English language qualification for non-native speakers of English). English language: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C, or IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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