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- History and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
This degree will develop your language skills and historical awareness. You'll deepen your understanding of cultures and societies in Europe and beyond.
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.
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.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- Access to HE Diploma
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
University information
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University League Table
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Campus address
University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England
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