Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 165 graduates of Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations 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 | |
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Median salary | £25500 | £26500 | £32500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £30000 | £21500 - £32500 | £26000 - £42500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25717 | £24462 | £29877 |
25-75 percentile range | £22174 - £30287 | £18994 - £30990 | £22642 - £40025 |
All Politics & International Relations courses in the UK
Course Description
By bringing together your study of politics and languages and cultures, you'll deepen your understanding of European culture and world affairs.
You'll study in one of the top UK departments for research in politics and international relations (ranked 3rd in the Research Excellence Framework 2014). Our teaching is highly innovative, and draws directly on our world-leading research. You'll take at least three politics modules each year, choosing from a wide range of options across British politics, comparative politics, international relations, political economy, political theory and security studies. In the final year you'll carry out your own research project, individually supervised by one of our academics.
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'll help you 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 analytical writing and techniques, 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.
The course prepares you for a variety of professions in the UK and abroad, including law, teaching, translating, journalism, broadcasting, accountancy, or working with governments, international organisations or business.
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
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
24% | Elementary occupations |
11% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
9% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
8% | Teaching Professionals |
7% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
6% | Finance Professionals |
6% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
4% | Sales occupations |
3% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Costs
Tuition Fees Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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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:
- 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.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #7
- #52
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #13
- #89
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 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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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Modern Languages”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Year Abroad BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 82% | 4% | 5% | £9250 | £22350 | 133 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 6% | 10% | £9250 | £22680 | 144 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages and Translation Studies BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £23800 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages and Linguistics (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £18585 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 96% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £20600 | 125 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £18585 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 81% | 2% | 2% | £9250 | £23700 | 159 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Language Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 63% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £21500 | 159 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Translation, Media and Modern Language (with a year abroad) BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 96% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20600 | 126 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages with History of Art and Visual Culture BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £23800 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023