History and Modern Languages & Cultures, BA (Hons)

This degree enhances your language proficiency and historical knowledge, fostering a deeper appreciation of cultures and societies across Europe and beyond. It sharpens analytical, practical, and linguistic skills essential for international historical research and career development. Students explore historical societies from ancient times to the present, focusing on political and social themes, while integrating one or two languages to examine European and global cultures. The programme offers flexibility, allowing you to tailor your studies with modules in linguistics, literature, society, politics, philosophy, and film studies, while cultivating independent judgement and advanced language abilities.Why pursue this course? At Sheffield, you can combine history with up to two languages from a selection including German, French, Russian, Spanish, and others, enriching cultural insights. Benefit from a research-led special subject for in-depth expertise through small-group seminars, and immerse yourself in a year abroad to experience the language and society firsthand.