University of Sheffield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This combination of linguistics and modern languages and cultures will deepen your understanding of how language and languages work. You’ll study the inner workings of language, whilst at the same time applying this knowledge in your study of either one or two modern foreign languages. 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. 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.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- QR60
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Scottish Advanced Higher - B
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the personal statement is also required.
Other
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
English language requirements for undergraduates
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for 2025 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2024-25 information as a guide.
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN