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Course summary
- Develop fluency in German and a second foreign language (French or Spanish from any level or Italian from scratch).
- Gain an excellent understanding of German culture, society and economic context.
- Develop critical insight into international business theory and practice.
- Spend an optional semester at a European university and a 24-week work placement abroad.
Gain international business insights while expanding your foreign language skills – becoming a multilingual professional with great employability potential. Your optional study and work placements abroad help you develop the global skill set employers are looking for.
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Student View
Watch student Jake Varty talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
You’ll acquire and apply international business knowledge while developing high-level skills in your main and secondary languages, as well as your cultural awareness. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with real companies to increase your employability potential.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars, including with guest speakers
- weekly sessions with Foreign Language Assistants to perfect your speaking skills
- language modules taught in the target language
- independent and directed study
- presentations and group work
- a variety of innovative teaching methods taught in state-of-the-art facilities
- an optional semester abroad at one of our European partner universities
- an optional 24-week placement in a German-speaking country
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
As part of your course you have the option to spend at least 24 weeks on a paid work placement in a relevant organisation in Germany.
Not only is your placement a fantastic way to explore and get to know a different country, it’s a great opportunity to gain valuable international business experience and apply the knowledge developed throughout your studies. It also helps you develop your professional skills and German language ability – significantly enhancing your employability.
Live projects
In addition to the optional 24-week work placement, you’ll also undertake Highly Skilled Employment projects in each academic year. You’ll apply your learning alongside your language skills, working with local, national and international organisations. You’ll also learn from the experiences of other students, as part of our wider Languages Community.
Networking opportunities
We’re proud of our links with UK and international businesses, and with our alumni. You’ll have numerous opportunities to network with them at events like our annual alumni event.
Future careers
As a graduate of this course you’ll have a wide choice of career options, both in the UK and internationally. You can find careers in multinational organisations and in UK-based firms with international operations.
This course prepares you for a career in
- international management
- foreign direct investment
- international enterprise
- international strategy
- regional integration
- global supply chain management
- translation and interpreting
- teaching
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work, for example, as
- partner experience coordinator at Google
- recruiting coordinator at Mondelez International
- project coordinators at UK arts and media galleries
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of online lessons and face-to-face teaching with 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’ll have access to
- interpreting and translation equipment
- digital laboratories
- dedicated IT facilities in our University libraries
- additional resources in our Languages Centre
- an extensive library collection, including online materials, relating to languages, culture, history, politics and society
- Hallam i-Lab, the University’s incubator space to support start-up graduate ventures
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 German or an AS level at grade C in German. For example:
- BBC at A Level including an A level in German
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies, with an A Level in German or AS level grade C in German
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 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
If you do not have any of the qualifications above but have relevant experience you are welcome to discuss potential opportunities with the admissions tutor.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 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 1 (Generic) Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Generic) Part 2 | Credits: 10 |
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| 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: 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 | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (German) Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (Generic) | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (German) | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary European Studies | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Generic (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: German (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Interculturality In Practice | Credits: 10 |
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Practical |
| Module: International Entrepreneurship | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: International Entrepreneurship (Overseas) | 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: Uls French Stage 4 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Uls French Stage 5 | Credits: 10 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (German) | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Italian) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 3 (Generic) Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 3 (Generic) Part 2 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (German) | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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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 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Uls Stage 6B German - Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Uls Stage 6B German - Part 2 | Credits: 10 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 3 (German) Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 3 (German) Part 2 | Credits: 10 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 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 2021/22 is £13,995 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
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