Modern Languages and Cultures University of Sheffield

A modern languages and cultures degree at Sheffield is a confident step into the wider world. You'll graduate with skills that are highly valued by employers. You'll learn to communicate fluently and effectively in two modern languages and develop a sophisticated understanding of the countries where they’re spoken.

Learn to communicate fluently and effectively in your chosen languages, while acquiring a sophisticated understanding of modern European cultures.

A modern languages and cultures degree allows you to study two languages from French, German, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese, Catalan, and Czech.

You will also have the option to select 20 credits of Languages for All modules in a language of your choice from several options that may include Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Polish.

Whatever you choose, you’ll be able to combine areas of interest like visual cultures, literary studies, post-colonialism, and language families – structuring your studies according to what you find interesting.

With a year spent abroad, speaking the languages and studying or working in the cultures of your chosen countries, you'll expand your personal and academic horizons. On your return to Sheffield you’ll build on your experience and take your linguistic skills to an advanced level.

Entry requirements for this course

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View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.