The University of Sheffield
History and Modern Languages with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of History and Modern Languages with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Others in Language and Area Studies at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Language and Area Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
58 /100
65 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Others in Language and Area Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in Language and Area Studies 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 £24000 £23000 £26000
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £28000 £19000 - £27500 £22500 - £33500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Others in Language and Area Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24803 £23009 £27767
25-75 percentile range £20933 - £28533 £17780 - £28880 £21061 - £36051

Course Description

The BA History and Modern Languages & Cultures with Foundation Year at the University of Sheffield provides students with non-standard entry qualifications with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study. The programme is carefully designed to build confidence in students’ abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success.

We work closely with students to ensure that their chosen degree is the most appropriate one for them, offering a range of stimulating learning opportunities through which to explore the different career and study opportunities open to them, and introducing them to all the learning and assessment methods they are most likely to encounter during their degree.

The foundation year is taught within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners to unlock their potential to succeed

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of History and Modern Languages with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield

30% Elementary occupations
15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Teaching Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Others in Language and Area Studies

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study History and Modern Languages with Foundation Year, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees History and Modern Languages with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £22680 year 1

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, 2025

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:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #18 
    • #20 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #27 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #51 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #57 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield

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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9285
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28475
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