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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.

Study with us

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Study East Asia 
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Study Modern Languages and Cultures 
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Study Music 
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Modern Languages Teaching Centre 

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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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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Japanese Literary Fiction in Translation Events Happening This Week

This week Sheffield will host a translator's workshop and a symposium on empowering women's voices through translations of Japanese fiction.

Curtain Up: Modern Languages Students Shine in Annual Drama Festival

Students took centre stage in this year’s Modern Languages Drama Festival, giving them the chance to build confidence, develop new skills and gain valuable experience both on stage and behind the scenes.
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Dr Peter Matanle Publishes New Article on Depopulation and Biodiversity

Japan’s declining population in agricultural regions could be having a damaging impact on biodiversity – a trend that could spread through East Asia and Europe as global fertility rates fall – according to an international study.

Contact us

Admissions and enquiries

Email: study@sheffield.ac.uk

Get in touch

Address

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

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