Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

at University of Sheffield

Modules:

Year 1:
 

Core economics modules:

• Economic Analysis and Policy

Optional economics modules - one of:

• Mathematical Methods for Economics 1
• Mathematical Methods for Economics 2
   

You will choose from a wide range of optional modules in modern languages and cultures.

Year 2:
 

Economics core:

• Statistics and Econometrics

Year 3:

You'll spend the third year of your course abroad, speaking the language and living the culture of either one or two of your chosen languages.

Year 4:
 

Economics core module:

• Economics in Action
   

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

• ABB
   

typically including a modern foreign language
 

A Levels + additional qualifications BBB, typically including a modern foreign language + B in the EPQ
 

International Baccalaureate 32, typically with 5 in a Higher Level modern foreign language
 

BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in a relevant subject + an appropriate modern foreign language qualification
 

BTEC Diploma DD + B at A Level typically in a modern foreign language
 

Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher ABBBB + B typically in a modern foreign language
 

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + BB, typically including a modern foreign language
 

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction and 21 at Merit
 

Other requirements

• GCSE Maths grade 6/B

• If you are not studying a modern foreign language, the department will consider other evidence of aptitude for language learning (such as a languages GCSE at grade 6/B or, for non-native speakers of English, an English language qualification)
   

English language requirements 
 

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£20,000
 

Additional costs

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Our graduates are excellent communicators, adaptable and culturally aware. They work in international development organisations, business and banking, translating and interpreting, intelligence services, journalism, teaching, publishing, and international sales and marketing. Many go on to further study.