Italian - 2025 entry
Italian is considered by many the most romantic and musical language in the world. It is the language of one of the richest culinary traditions but also of classical music, art history, design and fashion.
Italy has the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world and continues to charm with its breath-taking landscapes and cities rich in art and history.
Ruth's Testimonial
"I’m Ruth and I studied Italian alongside French and German as part of the BA Modern Languages degree at Sheffield. I had no prior knowledge of Italian before starting but it became my favourite language thanks to the teaching and the very tangible progress we were making every week. We could have basic conversations by Christmas of first year. Four years later we were presenting on topics such as the migrant crisis and Italy’s colonial past.
Italian is an ideal language within the BAMLC course and fits well with languages like French and Spanish. Studying Italian has given me so much during my time here. There are so many people and places I would never have got to know had I not chosen Italian!"
Modules
At Sheffield you can study Italian ab initio. These modules will develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as developing your awareness and understanding of Italian culture.
Choose 20 credits from this group:
| Title | Credits | Core/Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Advanced 1 | 10 | Core |
| Italian Advanced 2 | 10 | Core |
| Italian Beginner Intensive | 20 | Core |
| Languages and Cultures Essential skills | 0 | Core |
We do not offer a year abroad in Italy. You will spend your year abroad in countries where your other language or languages are spoken.
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it is up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research, funding changes, professional accreditation requirements, student or employer feedback, outcomes of reviews, and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
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