Modern Languages and Cultures

Congratulations on your offer to study Modern Languages and Cultures! On these pages you will find lots of information that will give you a better idea of what it's like to be a Modern Languages and Cultures student at Sheffield.

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Careers and employability

Our graduates are excellent communicators, confident and articulate, adaptable and culturally aware. They work in:

international development organisations
business and banking,
translating
intelligence services
journalism
the charity sector
teaching
copywriting
publishing
theatre and television production
international sales and marketing

Your Future

Your Year Abroad

Fin's year in Strasbourg & Valencia

Listen to Fin talk his experiences during his year abroad!

Community

Our Research

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Modern Languages Drama Festival

Every year our students have the opportunity to take part in the Modern Languages Drama Festival. Over the course of a week students put on productions in one of the languages they are studying. Open to all Modern Languages and Cultures students, it's a great opportunity to meet your peers, have fun and test your language skills!

Being in a play is a really fun way to improve your confidence in speaking languages and to make new friends – students from 1st year through to 4th year and even postgraduates get involved! This year the SLC Festival is fully student-led, which, although challenging at times, is proven to be thoroughly enjoyable. There’s something for everyone, whether it’s acting, directing, doing the tech or publicity, and a great way to become more involved in university life.
Laura Dalton
Modern Languages and Cultures student

Check out 2025's Modern Languages Drama Festival