History and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

University of Sheffield

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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University of Sheffield

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

RV50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,810 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

History and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

About

Course description

Why study this course?

Delve into the history and cultures of the world

At Sheffield, you can combine History with one or two other languages, leading to a richer cultural understanding – and enhanced study options. Choose from 10 languages including German, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Catalan, Italian, and Luxembourgish.

History Special Subject

Sheffield’s research-led special subject enables you to become a specialist in your chosen area over a full year of teaching. In small-group seminars, you explore the details of your favourite area of history with a true expert on the topic.

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.

Hone the analytical, practical and language skills you need to conduct international historical research – and to shape a successful future.

Investigate past societies, from the ancient world through to the modern period, addressing political and social themes. When combined with your study of one or two languages, this will be the lens through which you examine the cultures and societies of Europe and beyond.

The freedom and choice in this dual honours degree means you can design your course according to your growing interests. Choose from modules that cover topics such as linguistics, literature, society and politics, philosophy and film studies.

As you progress, you’ll learn to exercise independent judgement, to be critical of accepted opinion and to present your arguments effectively – all while developing your chosen language or languages to a high level.

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Dual and combined honours degrees

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

Standard offer

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
International Baccalaureate: 33, typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant subject + B at A Level + an appropriate modern foreign language qualification; 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

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

If you are not studying a modern foreign language, the department 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)

Access Sheffield offer

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
BBB
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: 32, typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM 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: ABBBB + B typically in a modern foreign language
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + BB, 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 24 at Distinction, and 15 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements

If you are not studying a modern foreign language, the department 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 requirements |

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: 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

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements |

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Career

Graduate careers

Our graduates are excellent communicators, adaptable and culturally aware. They are highly skilled in research and are critical thinkers.

They work in international development organisations, libraries and museums, management consultancy, business and banking, translating and interpreting, intelligence services, journalism, teaching, publishing, and international sales and marketing tourism and the heritage industry. Many go on to further study.

So, however you choose to use your degree, the combination of academic excellence and personal skills developed and demonstrated on your course will make you stand out in an increasingly competitive graduate world.

Companies that have employed our graduates include Nike, HSBC, RWS, ZOO Digital, Accenture, Ernst and Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers and DLA Piper. You'll also find our graduates in organisations ranging from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to the Imperial War Museum and the National Archives, to BBC online and The Guardian.