Undergraduate student profiles

Find out from our students what it's like to live, study and work in Sheffield.

SLC undergraduate student Rachel

Studying a language truly does widen your horizons and give you vital transferable skills which are useful for any career pathway!

Rachael Undergraduate student, English Literature and Modern Languages and Cultures

Rachael discusses the benefits of studying a dual honours degree.
SLC student Alex McCombe

Above all, I love the variety of my degree. Having three different aspects to it; these being History, French and Spanish; it never becomes monotonous

Alex Undergraduate student, BA History and Modern Languages & Cultures

Alex is studying the BA History and Modern Languages & Cultures, and is enjoying the variety it provides.
SLC student Finlay Ward

I would advise you to stay positive and don't be afraid! It is a big challenge to learn about 1,2 or 3 different languages and their amazing cultures.

Finlay Undergraduate student, BA Business Management and Modern Languages and Cultures

Finlay discusses the advantages of studying a dual degree.
Nicole

Being able to study three subjects has only added to my rich experiences here at the university

Nicole Undergraduate student, BA History and Modern Languages & Cultures

Experience of studying a dual degree with Languages (German & Dutch) and History
Ba student Morgan outside Jessop West.

There are so many languages on offer, and first-year gives you the chance to learn the languages you want, to ensure that your degree is right for you

Morgan Undergraduate student, BA Modern Languages & Cultures

Morgan studies French, Russian and Spanish.
Rivka

Rivka on studying German, Dutch and Luxembourgish

Rivka Undergraduate student, BA Modern Languages & Cultures

Rivka discusses what attracted her to Sheffield, and Luxembourgish in particular.
SLC student Isobel Ward

The tools that I have gained as a result of my dual degree will allow me to effectively seek employment

Isobel Undergraduate student, Politics and Modern Languages and Cultures

Isobel is a dual honours undergraduate student, studying Politics and Modern Languages and Cultures
BA student Phoebe.

Language graduates are highly sought-after, as we possess vital transferable skills

Phoebe Undergraduate student, BA Modern Languages & Cultures

Phoebe is from Herefordshire, and is a BA student in the School of Languages and Cultures. She studies French, Italian and Spanish.
SLC Student Hannah

Sheffield was one of the only universities in the UK that offered my course, Music and Spanish

Hannah Undergraduate student, BA Music and Modern Languages and Cultures

Hannah is a dual student studying Music and Modern Languages & Cultures
BA student Jack

My main reason for choosing to study at Sheffield was the opportunity to study three languages - something which isn’t possible at many other unis

Jack Undergraduate student, BA Modern Languages & Cultures

Jack studies French, Spanish and German
Charlotte Student Profile

The best thing about being a dual honours student is the variety; in terms of modules and the way you are taught

Charlotte Undergraduate Student, BA Business Management and Modern Languages & Cultures

Charlotte studied French and Business Management at Sheffield and gained a place on a graduate scheme.
Jack Student Profile

Languages was a great fit for me because I was able to combine so many of my passions, like literature and history, with my love of Spain

Jack Undergraduate Student, BA Modern Languages & Cultures

Jack studied Portuguese and Spanish.