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BA Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This combination of linguistics and modern languages and cultures will deepen your understanding of how language works, how it changes, and how it shapes societies.

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

What you will study

Students will take 40 credits of core Linguistics modules and 40 credits of core Modern Languages and Cultures modules, the remaining 40 credits will be taken in optional Linguistics and Modern Languages and Cultures modules. Please note, students who choose Chinese or Korean will enter the East Asian Studies stream of the course, and will have different optional modules.

Career pathways

Our graduates have gone on to find success in a range of industries, including: the charity sector marketing and communications the civil service social work journalism theatre and television production computing public relations

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Entry requirements

Standard offer, 2027-28 entry (UCAS QR60): 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) Evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the personal statement is also required International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component (GCSE English Language grade 4/C or an alternative acceptable English language qualification also accepted). Applicants eligible for the Access Sheffield contextual scheme receive a lower offer.

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

Duration: 4 years

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