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School of Languages, Arts and Societies

We are an interdisciplinary school bringing together world-leading education and research on languages, music, culture, politics and societies from a diverse range of disciplines and regions across the globe.

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Study Modern Languages and Cultures 
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Research

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Our research

We focus on providing insight into some of the biggest cultural and social issues around the world, bringing together expertise in music, global cultural studies and East Asian studies.

Research strengths and specialisms

About the school

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About us 
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People 

News

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Music Staff Awarded Open Research 2025 Prize

The School of Languages, Arts & Societies and Access Folk project 'Ask a Friend' secures the team prize.
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International Project Aims to Help Language Learners Master Complex Word Forms

A new AHRC funded linguistics project is set to help language learners, teachers and therapists tackle one of the most challenging aspects of learning Czech and Croatian — the variety of word forms used in everyday speech and writing.

Pride Month: The LGBT+ Showstopper: ‘I Am What I Am’ - Dominic Broomfield-McHugh

As Pride Month 2025 draws to a close, Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh’s lecture “The LGBT+ Showstopper: ‘I Am What I Am’” offers a thoughtful and timely reflection on the role of musical theatre in representing queer lives and identities.
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings


The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.

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Admissions and enquiries

Email: study@sheffield.ac.uk

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Address

School of Languages, Arts and Societies
Jessop West
1 Upper Hanover Street
Sheffield
S3 7RA

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