Study Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures - BA (Hons) at University of Sheffield in the UK, School of Languages, Arts and Societies (Languages)

About this course

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What will I learn?

By bringing together your study of politics and languages and cultures, you'll deepen your understanding of European culture and world affairs. Examine political issues from different cultural perspectives and set your study of languages and cultures in their broader political contexts.**Deepen your understanding of European culture and world affairs through the study of Politics and Modern Languages and Cultures - while developing your chosen language or languages.**Stand out by combining the study of politics with one or two languages and an in-depth exploration of the cultures of Europe and the wider world.By taking a critical look at what is happening in the UK, EU and other political systems, you’ll delve into the political issues surrounding us from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights and immigration - whilst developing highly valuable language skills, and a sophisticated understanding of the countries where your chosen language or languages are spoken.Splitting your time between both departments means you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from. With politics, modules include British politics, comparative politics, international relations and security studies. And with the School of Languages and Cultures, follow your areas of interest with topics such as literature, film and, of course, politics.**Why study this course?**- **Combine the study of politics with one or two languages** - choose from 10 languages (German, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Catalan, Italian, and Luxembourgish) to enhance your understanding of world affairs.- **Spend a year abroad** - the year abroad in third year enables you to immerse yourself in the language, culture and society of the language or languages you study before returning to Sheffield for your final year.- **One of the top departments for politics** - Sheffield’s Department of Politics and International Relations is top 10 for international relations according to The Guardian University Guide 2024.

Which department am I in?

School of Languages, Arts and Societies (Languages)

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,810.00 (US$ 30,749) per year

Full time annual fee would be 22680, Student would pay 3150 in their year of Study Abroad Year.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

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Start date

September 2026

Venue

The University of Sheffield - Main Site

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The A Level entry requirements for this course are: 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; BBB typically including a modern foreign language + A in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate 33 typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language. BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject + an appropriate modern foreign language qualification. BTEC Diploma DD + B at A Level typically in a modern foreign language. Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher 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 Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.