Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This combination of Linguistics and Modern Languages & 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, choosing from French, German, Russian, Spanish, Dutch, Czech, Italian, Catalan, Luxembourgish or Portugese.*
Our world-leading research, active student community and civic ethos makes Sheffield one of the world's most exciting places to study Linguistics alongside Modern Languages. Our academic staff are experts in their field and use their cutting-edge research to inform their teaching and the content of the modules that you'll study. They're also passionate, dedicated teachers who work tirelessly to ensure their students are inspired.
This degree will equip you for a variety of careers within an increasingly interconnected, multilingual and multicultural world. Our graduates are articulate, creative communicators who know how to structure an argument, and how to analyse one. They are also adaptable and culturally aware. As well as careers in journalism, international development, teaching, the charity sector, copywriting, and translating and interpreting, our alumni have gone on to be web developers, speech and language therapists, accountants, engineers, computer scientists and legal practitioners.
*If you choose to study just one language, you will choose from French, German, Spanish or Russian. Italian is available as a second language option only, and we do not offer a year abroad in Italy. Luxembourgish is available to study from second year.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 23 graduates of Linguistics 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 Linguistics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Linguistics 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 Linguistics 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 | £23000 | £23000 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £19000 - £27500 | £22500 - £33500 |
All Linguistics courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Linguistics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23572 | £23533 | £27684 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20087 - £27331 | £18278 - £29530 | £21379 - £36164 |
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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 Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
| 25% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
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 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit
in a relevant subject + B at A Level typically in a modern foreign language
+ BBB 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
+ AB at A Level typically in 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
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Costs
Tuition Fees Linguistics 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)
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.
Languages & Literature
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- #18
- #23
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #4
- #4
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- Linguistics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #17
- #151
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- Linguistics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
See all university rankings of The University of Sheffield
What students say about studying Linguistics in the UK?
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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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- - Academic Reputation 30%
- Employer Reputation 10%
- Research Citations Per Paper 30%
- H-index 30%