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School of Languages and Cultures

We inspire students to study language within the context of culture and society through dynamic and innovative research-led teaching.

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Featured profiles

James Hughes

After having studied and having enjoyed my time so much at Sheffield, everything has fallen into place in terms of my early career

James Hughes Global Marketing Associate, Pernod Ricard, BA Modern Languages & Cultures

James graduated with an undergraduate degree in Languages & Cultures before embarking on a career in marketing.
MA Student Will Smith

Being part of the MAMLC programme at Sheffield is a great introduction to further education and academia in general

Will MA Student, MA Modern Languages and Cultures

School of Languages & Cultures student Will Smith discusses his time on the MA Modern Languages and Cultures, and how it led on to PhD study.
SLC student Manami

The course has been so interesting, inspiring and fulfilling. I am really grateful to be here and to have met so many nice people.

Manami MA student, MA Intercultural Communication and International Development

International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship winner Manami updates us on her time in Sheffield so far.

Featured stories

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Will I be fluent if I start a language from scratch?

At Sheffield we offer ab initio course for all our languages. This means that you can start a language from scratch. But many wonder, "is it not too late? Will I be any good?" Yes you will, and this is how we do it.
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Translate like a pro!

Are you aware of how rich and diverse translation studies can be? Join us for our three events in the SLC series: Translate like a Pro!

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Modern Languages Drama Festival 2023

Save the dates! The SLC Modern Languages Drama Festival will light up the Drama Studio from 13 until 24 March 2023. We will offer three student drama productions and a Translation Extravaganza.

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School of Languages and Cultures
University of Sheffield
Jessop West
1 Upper Hanover Street
Sheffield
S3 7RA

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