Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

University of Sheffield

United Kingdom, Sheffield

University RankQS Ranking

105

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/United Kingdom/Sheffield /University of Sheffield/Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

University of Sheffield

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

QR60

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,810 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

About

Course description

Why study this course?

Combine linguistics with one or two languages

Choose from 10 languages (German, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Catalan, Italian, and Luxembourgish) to enhance your linguistic knowledge and understanding.

Learn with some of the best

We’re 4th in the UK for linguistics (The Complete University Guide 2023).

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.

Become a global linguist and transform how you see the world through the study of language and place.

Study the inner workings of language and apply your knowledge to a choice of one or two foreign languages - enhancing your understanding with an exploration of the history, literature and culture of those languages.

Splitting your time between the School of English and the School of Languages and Cultures, you’ll have access to a variety of areas of study. With the School of English, choose from modules such as first and second language acquisition, theoretical linguistics, language and gender, and accents and dialects. And with the School of Languages and Cultures, topics include visual cultures, literary studies, post-colonialism and film. Combined with a year abroad, you’ll leave University as a global graduate with career opportunities available to you across the globe.

Book an open day

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: 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)
Evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the personal statement is also required

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 21 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)
Evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the personal statement is also required

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, confident and articulate, adaptable and culturally aware. They work in international development organisations, business and banking, translating, intelligence services, journalism, the charity sector, teaching, copywriting, publishing, theatre and television production, PR, and international sales and marketing. Many of our students go on to postgraduate study, research, and an academic career.

The academic aptitude and personal skills that you develop on your degree will make you highly prized by employers, whatever your chosen career path after university:

Excellent oral and written multilingual communication
Intercultural awareness
Independent working
Time management and organisation
Planning and researching written work - Articulating knowledge and understanding of texts, concepts and theories
Leading and participating in discussions
Negotiation and teamwork
Effectively conveying arguments and opinions and thinking creatively
Critical reasoning and analysis