Politics 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

RL60

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

Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

About

Course description

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.

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.

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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; 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

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)
GCSE Maths grade 4/C

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; BBB typically including a modern foreign language + A in Core Maths
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)
GCSE Maths grade 4/C

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 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.

A degree from Sheffield can set you apart from everyone else. You'll have many opportunities across all levels of your course to add valuable work experience and transferable skills to your CV.

Our degree programmes are designed so you can tailor your course to your own interests and career aspirations. They also provide a foundation to go on to work in a wide range of professional, political and administrative organisations across the world, in local, national, and international government, the charitable sector, education, the media, public relations, research and the private sector.