International Business with Spanish BA (Hons)
Sheffield Hallam University
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**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.****Course summary:**- Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of international business.- Gain advanced skills in the Spanish language.- Understand the cultural, social and economic contexts of your chosen language.- Spend an optional semester at a Spanish university. - Complete an optional 24-week work placement in a Spanish-speaking country.Expand your language skills alongside your understanding ...Read more


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Course summary:

- Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of international business.- Gain advanced skills in the Spanish language.- Understand the cultural, social and economic contexts of your chosen language.- Spend an optional semester at a Spanish university. - Complete an optional 24-week work placement in a Spanish-speaking country.Expand your language skills alongside your understanding of international business – preparing you to become a multilingual professional. There’s an option to study and work abroad for 18 months, developing transferable skills and giving you a competitive advantage in the international employment market.


How you learn:

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.At every level of this course you’ll have the opportunity to acquire and apply an array of knowledge relating to international business. You’ll develop your Spanish language skills and cultural awareness to a high level. You’ll engage with real companies through placement and projects to increase your employability.You learn through- lectures and seminars, with guest speakers- weekly sessions with Foreign Language Assistants- Spanish modules taught in the target language- independent and directed study- presentations and group work- an optional semester abroad- an optional placement year abroad


Applied learning


Work placements

As part of your course you have the option to spend at least 24 weeks on a paid work placement in a relevant organisation in Spain.Not only is your placement a fantastic way to explore and get to know a different country, it’s also a great opportunity to gain valuable tourism industry experience and apply the knowledge developed throughout your studies. It also helps you develop your professional skills and Spanish language ability – significantly enhancing your employability.


Live projects

In addition to the optional 24-week work placement, you’ll also undertake Highly Skilled Employment projects in each academic year. You’ll apply your learning alongside your language skills, working with local, national and international companies. You’ll also learn from the experiences of other students, as part of our wider Languages Community.


Networking opportunities

We’re proud of our links with UK and international tourism-related businesses, and with our alumni. You’ll have numerous opportunities to network with them at events like our annual alumni event.

Key stats

Iberian Languages
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
Business Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£20,000
Others in Language and Area Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Others in Language and Area Studies graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Others in Language and Area Studies graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Jacqueline
24 Jan 23

The university is homely to international students. Great learning..Read more

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Shubham
24 Jan 23

Good teaching staff, good infrastructure..Read more

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:15 Grades / Points required

This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For post A level language study, you must have an A level in Spanish or AS level at grade C in Spanish. For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or 5 in any foreign language, or equivalent. For example:BBC-BBB at A Level including an A level in SpanishDDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, with an A Level in Spanish or AS level grade C in Spanish.Merit overall from a T level qualification, with an A Level in Spanish or AS level grade C in Spanish.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies, with an A Level in Spanish or AS level grade C in Spanish.

Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate plus, for post-A level study, an A or AS level at grade C in Spanish. For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or above in any foreign language or equivalent. Normally an interview will be required.

Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
55%
Economics
24%
Psychology
18%
History
16%
Geography
15%
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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Spanish
25%
French
23%
Business Studies
22%
Mathematics
18%
German
16%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,655 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,655 per year

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Students from International

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£16655 Per year

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