Languages with International Business (French) BA (Hons)

Course summary

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 Applied learningWork placementsAs part of your course you spend six months of your second year at one of our partner universities and 12 months on placement in an organisation based in a French-speaking country

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 international companies such as Orange Business Services, France and France Telecom.

Live projects Some modules allow you to participate in projects in collaboration with companies or experienced professionals from a variety of sectors.