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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 issues.
- Spend a semester at a European university and an 12-month work placement abroad. Erasmus funding may be available to support costs for overseas study.
Develop critical insight into a range of topics related to the theory and practice of international business. At the same time, expand your German 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.
Student View
Watch student Jake Varty talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
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
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus programme.
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
As part of your course you spend six months of your second year at one of our partner universities in the country of your additional language, plus 12 months on placement in an organisation based in a German-speaking country during your third year. You can apply for placements with international companies such as Bosch and Siemens.
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 a range of international companies based in Germany, such as Bosch or Keysight Technologies.
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
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
- high-tech multimedia digital language laboratories and computer facilities
- social areas for informal learning
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
The modules for 2019/20 may vary to those given below, which are for academic year 2018/19.
Your third year will be spent on placement.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (French) Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (French) Part 2 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Generic) Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Generic) Part 2 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Economics For Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Foundations Of International Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Linguistic And Academic Studies Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Linguistic And Academic Studies Part 2 | 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: Foreign Language | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Generic (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: German (Abroad) | 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 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 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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| Module: Contemporary Issues In International Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Global Supply Chain Management | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Languages And Culture In The Global Workplace Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Languages And Culture In The Global Workplace Part 2 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Uls Stage 6B German - Part 1 | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Uls Stage 6B German - Part 2 | Credits: 10 |
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Fees and funding
Home/EU students
Our tuition fee for UK/EU students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2019/20 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 students starting full-time study in 2019/20 is £13,250 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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