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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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By bringing together your study of politics and languages and cultures, you'll deepen your understanding of European culture and world affairs. Examine political issues from different cultural perspectives and set your study of languages and cultures in their broader political contexts.
Deepen your understanding of European culture and world affairs through the study of Politics and Modern Languages and Cultures - while developing your chosen language or languages.Stand out by combining the study of politics with one or two languages and an in-depth exploration of the cultures of Europe and the wider world.By taking a critical look at what is happening in the UK, EU and other political systems, you’ll delve into the political issues surrounding us from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights and immigration - whilst developing highly valuable language skills, and a sophisticated understanding of the countries where your chosen language or languages are spoken.Splitting your time between both departments means you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from. With politics, modules include British politics, comparative politics, international relations and security studies. And with the School of Languages and Cultures, follow your areas of interest with topics such as literature, film and, of course, politics.
Why study this course?-
Combine the study of politics with one or two languages- choose from 10 languages (German, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Catalan, Italian, and Luxembourgish) to enhance your understanding of world affairs.-
Spend a year abroad- the year abroad in third year enables you to immerse yourself in the language, culture and society of the language or languages you study before returning to Sheffield for your final year.-
One of the top departments for politics- Sheffield’s Department of Politics and International Relations is top 10 for international relations according to The Guardian University Guide 2024.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
B Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
33 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
B Grades / Points required
typically including a modern foreign language
typically in a modern foreign language + AABBB at Scottish Highers
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language
H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 typically including a modern foreign language
+ B at A Level typically in a modern foreign language
in a relevant subject + an appropriate modern foreign language qualification
+ AB typically including a modern foreign language at A Level
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