Arts & Humanities
BA Criminology
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September 2027
Arts & Humanities
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
A dual honours degree combining the study of politics with a modern language and the cultures of Europe and the wider world. Students develop advanced language skills alongside political analysis, spend the third year abroad and return for a final year at Sheffield.
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities; Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Languages, Arts and Societies; School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations | Duration: 4 years full-time (including a year abroad in third year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
First year combines core politics modules (Political Analysis 1 and Thinking Politically: Key Concepts) with one language at Advanced or Beginner Intensive level plus an associated culture module, for example French, German, Dutch, Russian or Czech. Optional politics modules include British politics, comparative politics, international relations and security studies.
Graduates work in international development organisations, business and banking, translating and interpreting, intelligence services, journalism, teaching, publishing, and international sales and marketing; many go on to further study.
Typical offer (standard): A levels ABB, typically including a modern foreign language. A levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB, typically including a modern foreign language, plus B in the EPQ, or BBB plus A in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 33, typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language (32 with B in the extended essay). BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD plus an appropriate modern foreign language qualification. BTEC Diploma: DD plus B at A level, typically in a modern foreign language. Scottish Highers: AABBB plus B at Advanced Higher, typically in a modern foreign language. Welsh Baccalaureate plus 2 A levels: B plus AB, typically including a modern foreign language. Access to HE Diploma: relevant subject, 45 Level 3 credits including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C; applicants not studying a modern foreign language are considered on other evidence of aptitude for language learning (such as a languages GCSE at grade 6/B). Contextual (Access Sheffield) offers are available for eligible applicants at a reduced grade. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language grade 4/C; IELTS 7.0 overall 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 27,650 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee; the fee shown is for year one and may be reduced for a year abroad or year in industry. Excludes additional costs. Overseas fee-paying students; fixed fee guarantee for the duration of study. Source
Intake: September 2027
Duration: 4 years full-time (including a year abroad in third year)
Arts & Humanities
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
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