Languages for All
The benefits of studying a language are numerous: you can enhance your career prospects, develop your cognitive skills, raise your cultural awareness as well as your intercultural communication skills.
At Sheffield Hallam University, we offer French, Italian and Spanish from beginner level up.
Enrolment options
You can either study a foreign language as an elective (as part of your undergraduate course) or as an additional module (for extra credits at an additional charge).
Language modules are 20 credits and are taught over two semesters following the standard UG teaching calendar. Electives run at Level 5 (second year) or at Level 6 (final year), depending on your degree.
Please check your course diet to see if a foreign language elective is offered. Please be aware that, unless you are studying one of the undergraduate degree courses stated below, you will not be able to take the “Study Abroad” option in Semester 2 of Level 5 if you choose to study a language as either an elective or an additional module.
- BA International Business with French
- BA International Business with Spanish
Language options (for both elective and additional courses)
With Languages for All, you can learn:
- French (up to Advanced)
- Spanish (up to Advanced)
- Italian (up to Intermediate)
As a student, you will be part of the vibrant community of language learners at Hallam, and the Languages Society offers fantastic social events and opportunities to practice your language skills.
You can find out more about module content and assessment, log into My Student Record
Entry qualifications
Your level of study depends on your previous qualifications, experience, and learning. Levels range from Introduction (beginner) to Advanced (proficient):
- Introduction (French, Italian and Spanish)
- Intermediate (French, Italian and Spanish)
- Upper Intermediate (French and Spanish)
- Advanced (French and Spanish)
Remember, if you have practical experience in the language, you do not necessarily need formal qualifications.
Studying a language for additional credit
If you are studying a foreign language alongside your course for additional credit, the module costs £450 for two semesters.
Please be aware that places are limited and therefore subject to availability. Additionally, timetabling constraints may prevent you from taking a foreign language alongside your course.
How to enrol
As an elective module: you will need to confirm that you would like to study a language through the University's elective module selection process. This runs in March for students picking their electives.
As an additional module: please complete the following expression of interest form.
What happens next?
If you have applied for a language module, we will email you to tell you if you were successful in securing a place.
If you express interest whilst the scheme is closed, we will be in touch and provide you with additional information about available language modules.
Timetabling for languages
We aim for your language sessions to be added to your timetable for the start of teaching. Please be aware that timetabling constraints might stop you from been able to study a language.
Questions
If you have any questions about studying a foreign language either as part of your course or for additional credits, you can contact your Course Leader.