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International/EU: £14,415 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Gain cross-cultural skills and linguistic competence in two modern foreign languages.
- Attain the knowledge and confidence to teach English to speakers of other languages.
- Experience a semester at a European university and a 12-month work placement abroad.
- Train in specialist facilities accredited by the British Council.
- Become a qualified English as a Foreign Language teacher via the Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL, included with this course.
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How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
During your studies, you'll work and collaborate with fellow students – developing skills in key areas including foreign languages, the systems and acquisition of language, and approaches to teaching English to speakers of other languages. You'll learn how to apply this to your classroom practice. Develop fluency in Spanish and a second foreign language (German or French from any level or Italian from scratch).
You learn through
- lectures, seminars and workshops
- studying abroad
- work placements in schools, colleges or universities abroad
- group work, research-based projects and presentations
- teaching practice and observations where your newly acquired skills are applied
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
You’ll have the option of spending a total of 18 months abroad, including six months studying at one of our partner universities. This is followed by an optional teaching placement year in an overseas educational establishment in a Spanish-speaking country. This will not only help you to improve your language skills and develop your understanding of Spanish culture, but will provide exceptional real-world experience for your future career.
As part of your Trinity TESOL certificate preparations, you’ll also undertake one-to-one and small group teaching activities to further prepare you for careers in education, training and other sectors.
Live projects
In addition to the optional placement year, you’ll undertake highly skilled employment projects in each academic year, applying your learning alongside your language skills and working with education practitioners. You’ll also learn from the experiences of students from other undergraduate years, as part of our wider languages community at Sheffield Hallam.
Networking opportunities
We’re proud of our links with UK and international education establishments, and with our alumni. You’ll have numerous opportunities to network with them, including at our annual alumni event.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- education, either as a teacher of Modern Foreign Languages or TESOL
- teaching in UK and worldwide state-education systems
- private and public sector positions, including in training, mentoring and recruitment
Recent graduates of this course have worked as
- TESOL teachers in countries such as South Korea, Ecuador and Switzerland
- teachers and heads of departments of modern foreign languages – locally, nationwide and in European international schools
- languages manager at Zoo Digital Group Plc
- speech therapist (London)
- translation and interpreting
Accreditation
The TESOL Centre is validated by Trinity College London to run the Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL as part of this course. Students will get the Certificate in TESOL upon successful completion of the Trinity College London assessment requirements.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- interpreting and translation equipment, as well as digital laboratories
- dedicated IT facilities and resources in our languages centre, an informal learning space
- an extensive library collection, including online materials, relating to languages, culture, history, politics and society
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. You also must have an A level in Spanish or an AS level at grade C in Spanish. For example:
- BBC at A Level including an A level in Spanish
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies, with an A Level in Spanish or AS level grade C in Spanish
GCSE
- English language or literature at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade D or 3
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 9.0 with a minimum of 9.0 in all skills, or equivalent.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Your third year will be spent on placement.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies One (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies One (German) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies One (Spanish) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Exploring Second Language Learning (Sbs) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foundation Studies In Tesol (Sbs) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Linguistic And Academic Studies | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (Spanish) | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary European Studies | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Interculturality In Practice | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Language Learning Development: Theory And Practice | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Spanish (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Tesol Abroad | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Tesol Classroom Teaching And Reflection (Sbs) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (French) | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (German) | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: French (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: German (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Intercultural And Professional Development | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Italian (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Language Research Project | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Professional Skills In Teaching | Credits: 20 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (German) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Italian) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Spanish) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (German) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (Spanish) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Languages courses (PDF, 742.3KB)Legal information
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