The Languages Gateway provides information for students on all aspects of the languages offer at the University of Sheffield. Whether you are thinking of a full degree programme in foreign languages, or you intend to pursue another degree discipline but are thinking of a languages module to enhance your skills through the 'Languages for All' programme, this gateway provides the information you need to consider your choices.
20 languages to choose from
Arabic, Catalan, Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Luxembourgish, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. You can also take short taster courses through our Students’ Union "Give it a Go" programme, such as British Sign Language, Urdu or Portuguese. |
Student testimonials
Thomas, BA Politics with Italian as an elective. Now works in Italy. "Czech is a really quirky language and I love it. Learning Czech really makes me stand out from the crowd!" Christopher, BA Modern Languages. |
Be part of an international community
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Learn in a way that suits youDepending on your chosen language you can study:
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20 languages, from absolute beginners to advanced level, which will you choose?
“In an increasingly competitive labour market…having the ability to speak, write and understand a second language can make a difference.”
At the University of Sheffield you can gain a truly international outlook through your course. You will share learning experiences with students from around 130 countries and experience teaching by internationally renowned academics of almost 90 nationalities.