The University of Sheffield
Department of History

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Studying abroad as part of your history degree

History is all about discovering and understanding the world at large. It’s important to learn about your local environment but also broaden your horizons. During your time studying History at Sheffield you’ll be able to get involved in the local community, learning about its past and helping future generations to discover history’s potential. But you might also want to look further afield and that’s why we offer our history students the chance to spend part of their time studying in Europe, North America, Asia or Australia.

As well as helping you to get a wider perspective on your studies, studying abroad gives you a great opportunity for personal development. You’ll experience another culture, make new friends and maybe even learn a new language. It's great for your learning and, when it comes to start your career, it'll look great on your CV too.

Erasmus

The Department of History has recently developed links with other History departments in Le Mans, France and Tübingen, Germany. Our first students will take part in the Erasmus scheme in 2013! This programme allows you to spend one semester or all of your second year studying at one of our partner Universities. You follow courses equivalent to those you would normally be studying as part of your degree programme in Sheffield.

Previous experience of studying French or German is useful though not essential. All undergraduate students are able to take languages modules in the Modern Languages Teaching Centre as part of our Languages for All initiative. You will also be able to take a one-month intensive language courses at the Erasmus host university before the first semester. The costs for this are covered by the Erasmus scheme.

Results that you obtain while on the exchange count towards your final degree classification in the usual way. Tuition fees for the academic year you spend abroad are reduced, and you don't have to pay any additional tuition fees to your host University.

More about our Erasmus Scheme

Alex Wollacott

Alex is currently studying for our BA History degree and she spent last year studying abroad in Western Australia

"Through the student exchange programme run by the University, I was able to spend the second year of my degree at the University of Western Australia. Aside from the typical advantages of better weather and the beach, studying at another institution allowed me to explore a wider variety of subjects and experience a different education system, all within the normal degree structure of three years.

Through Study Abroad I've made great friendships with exchange students from across the world, as well as local students in Perth, who were keen to show us around the sights and the beautiful campus. Having this global network was extremely helpful in settling in away from home and making the most out of the year.

The transition from level 2 to level 3 has been a big one, but I have definitely benefitted from my experience, and the department ensure that you cover the material you need to help with the final year."

Alex Wollacott

(Alex Wollacott - Western Australia)

Study Abroad

If you want to take your horizons to a truly global scale, then the University's Study Abroad scheme is for you. Take part and you'll spend your second year studying at a University in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong or Singapore.

You will follow courses equivalent to those you would normally be studying as part of your degree in Sheffield and the results that you obtain would count towards your final degree classification in the usual way. And the support and advice you receive back home will still be available on your travels.

If you study history with us and you want to take part, you'll need to apply by December of your first year. Tuition fees for the academic year you spend abroad are substantially reduced, and you don't have to pay any additional tuition fees to your host University.

More about Study Abroad

 

History with Languages

If you take one of our dual degrees with a language you will spend a year studying or working in a country appropriate to your chosen language.

Find out more about where you could be spending your year abroad if you study with History and a language:

 

French
German
Hispanic Studies
Russian and Slavonic Studies
Japanese and Chinese Studies

 

Laura Wilkins

Laura is in her final year of our BA Japanese Studies and History degree and she spent her year abroad in Yokohama, Japan.

“At university in Yokohama I was able to take a variety of courses (in English) about Japanese business, culture, law and history alongside my language classes.
Japan is an incredible country. The people are amazing, the food is fantastic and there is something for everyone - whether you want to climb mountains, visit museums and beautiful temples, go skiing, dancing or to the beach!”

Laura Wilkins(Laura Wilkins - Odawarajyo)