Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Combining economics with modern languages and cultures gives your degree a truly global focus.
You'll develop the practical skills an economist needs, including statistical and quantitative methods, and advanced economic analysis. You'll get a solid grounding in modern economic theory and how to apply it, and you'll explore current debates on economic policy.
You'll study modules in economic analysis, policy and mathematical and statistical methods for economics in your first year. Then in your second year you'll further your understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics. In your third year you'll take optional modules in aspects of economics that interest you.
The flexibility of the modern languages part of the degree means you have the option to study either one or two of the 10 different languages we have on offer: Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Luxembourgish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
In your first year, you can take any language from beginner's level, and you can take French, German, Russian or Spanish post-A Level (or equivalent).
You'll develop your communication skills in your chosen language or languages to a high level. Optional modules include linguistics, literature, society and politics, history, philosophy and film studies.
We have recommended pathways through the languages and modules to enable you to create combinations that work well together. However, our flexible approach means you are not constrained by those pathways and we support you to make the choices that are best for you.
You'll spend the third year of your course abroad. We have a wide range of destinations on offer, both within Europe and beyond. You can choose to study at a leading university, carry out an approved work placement, or in some cases take part in exciting volunteering opportunities.
This degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, close to home and further afield. You'll get extensive training in quantitative techniques, problem solving and analytical writing, as well as other transferable skills. You'll develop highly valuable language skills, and you'll gain a sophisticated understanding of the countries where your chosen language or languages are spoken.
You'll be equipped for variety of professions including business, finance and accountancy, law, teaching, translating, journalism, broadcasting and national government in the UK and elsewhere in Europe
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 85 graduates of Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Modern Languages.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £32000 | £43000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £32500 | £25000 - £39000 | £32500 - £54000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Modern Languages
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28044 | £30493 | £39933 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23652 - £33342 | £23732 - £39923 | £28636 - £53525 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
| 32% | Finance Professionals |
| 21% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 13% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 4% | Sales occupations |
| 4% | Elementary occupations |
| 4% | |
| 1% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 1% | Engineering professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
typically including a modern foreign language
+ B at Advanced Higher typically in a modern foreign language
Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject: 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit
in a relevant subject + A at A Level typically in a modern foreign langauge
+ ABB at A Level typically including a modern foreign language.
typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language
in a relevant subject
typically including a modern foreign language
+ AA at A Level typically including a modern foreign language
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £19050 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £20000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For further information, please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/fees-costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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