Modern languages and cultures for undergraduates

At the University of Sheffield we believe languages aren't just different ways of saying things. They're the expression of different cultures, different ways of seeing the world.

Study with us and you won't just learn new ways of speaking. You'll understand other ways of thinking. You'll get a handle on how the world joins up. It'll make you a sharper, smarter human being and a big catch in an increasingly globalised jobs market.

The School comprises four separate but closely linked academic sections where undergraduates do most of their study: French, Germanic Studies, Hispanic Studies, and Russian and Slavonic Studies. Our Applied Languages section offers MA courses that build on your undergraduate language degree. You can also take modules in the Modern Languages Teaching Centre.

A great place to learn

We're a hotbed of expertise, with staff who have a great reputation for some of the best research and teaching in their fields. But we're not just a top-class centre for learning. We're a place to belong. Our students feel at home straight away – with friendly, approachable tutors and a busy social life outside the seminar room.

Join us and you won't just learn in the same old ways. Every year our students stage plays in the languages they're studying. You could join in with the European Union's Citybooks project – a fascinating literary travel guide. Or even join German students from other universities for a kickabout in the annual Sauerkraut Cup tournament.

You'll get to use amazing learning facilities too. Our Jessop West building (left) features great modern workspaces and learning hubs. The University's virtual learning environment offers study material online. And our stunning Information Commons, with its extensive modern languages resources, opens all day and all night.