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International/EU: £14,415 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
- Develop fluency in French and a second foreign language (German or Spanish from any level or Italian from scratch).
- Gain an excellent understanding of French culture, society and economic context.
- Develop critical insight into International Business theory and practice issues.
- Spend a semester at a European university and a 12-month work placement abroad.
Develop critical insight into a range of topics related to the theory and practice of international business. At the same time, expand your French language skills, becoming a multilingual professional with great employability potential. 18 months studying and working abroad help you develop the global skill set employers are looking for.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
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.
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) International Business with French course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
This diverse course employs a variety of innovative learning and teaching methods within the vibrant, dynamic setting of Sheffield Business School, an internationally-recognised centre of teaching excellence attracting students and academics from all over the world.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- lessons in your target languages
- debates and problem-solving exercises
- individual and group work and presentations
- formal and informal language practice, including support from a Foreign Language Assistant
- case studies
- international work placement (additional costs apply)
- a semester at a European university (additional costs apply)
- guided readings and electronic resources
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
As part of your course you spend six months of your third year at one of our partner universities and 12 months on placement in an organisation based in a French-speaking country.
Your work placement is a great opportunity to gain valuable international business experience. It helps you develop your skills and language ability and significantly enhances your employability. You can apply for placements with international companies such as Orange Business Services, France and France Telecom.
If you study abroad, or do your work placement, in another European country there may be funding available through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
Live projects
Some modules allow you to participate in projects in collaboration with companies or experienced professionals from a variety of sectors.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- international management
- foreign direct investment
- international enterprise
- international strategy
- regional integration
- global supply chain management
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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Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
48 UCAS points, including 24 points from one full A level, or equivalent, or an alternative qualification such as an Access course.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.
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.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary Issues | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Introduction To Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 1 | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 2 | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Self And Stakeholder Management | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: The Practice Of Business | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies One (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Data Analysis For Business Decisions | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Economics For Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foundations Of International Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Linguistic And Academic Studies | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: People And Organisations In Context | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (French) | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary European Studies | Credits: 10 |
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Practical |
| Module: Financial Fluency For Management Decision Making | Credits: 20 |
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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: International Entrepreneurship | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: International Entrepreneurship (Overseas) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Italian (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Managing International Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Managing International Business (Overseas) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Multinational Enterprises And Foreign Direct Investment | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Spanish (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business In The European Economy | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary Issues In International Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Global Supply Chain Management | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: International Strategy | 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 Business, management and enterprise courses (PDF, 269.9KB)Legal information
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