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BA Music and Modern Languages & Cultures at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A four-year BA combining music with one or two languages from German, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech and Catalan, with a year abroad in third year. Sheffield is an All-Steinway School.

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

What you will study

Students study music across genres and develop composition using classical instruments and new technologies, alongside language study and the history, politics and culture of the countries where their languages are spoken; facilities include practice rooms, recording studios and music psychology labs.

Career pathways

Graduates work in international development, business and banking, translating and interpreting, intelligence services, journalism, teaching, publishing, international sales and marketing, and music roles such as artist management, sound engineering, music therapy and professional performance; many go on to further study.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: ABB; typically including Music and a modern foreign language. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB, typically including Music and a modern foreign language + B in the EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 33, typically with 5 in Higher Level Music and a modern foreign language; 32, typically with 5 in Higher Level Music and a modern foreign language, and B in the extended essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Music + an appropriate modern foreign language qualification. BTEC Diploma: DD in Music + B at A Level typically in a modern foreign language. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: ABBBB + AB typically in Music and a modern foreign language. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AB typically in Music and 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: Music Technology is acceptable in lieu of Music. Grade 8 Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool or equivalent) or Performance (ABRSM/ARSM/Rockschool/Trinity) + Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM/Trinity) is acceptable in lieu of Music. 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). Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels BBB typically including Music and a modern foreign language. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 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

International applicants: GBP 29,570 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for year one Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years

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