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International Business with French

Entry requirements


Access to HE Diploma

M:15

Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate plus, for post-A level study, an A or AS level at grade C in French. For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or above in any foreign language or equivalent. Normally an interview will be required.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English language or literature at grade C or 4 Maths at grade D or 3 For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or 5 in any foreign language, or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff

112-120

This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For post A level language study, you must have an A level in French or AS level at grade C in French. For beginner level you need GCSE grade B or 5 in any foreign language, or equivalent. For example: BBC-BBB at A Level including an A level in French. DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, with an A Level in French or AS level grade C in French. Merit overall from a T level qualification, with an A Level in French or AS level grade C in French. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies, with an A Level in French or AS level grade C in French.

About this course


This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2024

Subjects

International business

French language

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**

**Course summary**

- Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of international business

- Gain advanced skills in French

- Understand the cultural, social and economic contexts of your chosen language

- Spend an optional semester at a French university.

- Complete an optional 24-week work placement in a French-speaking country

Expand your language skills alongside your understanding of international business – preparing you to become a multilingual professional. There’s an option to study and work abroad for 18 months, developing transferable skills and giving you a competitive advantage in the international employment market.

**How you learn:**

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

At every level of this course you’ll have the opportunity to acquire and apply an array of knowledge relating to international business. You’ll develop your French language skills and cultural awareness to a high level. You’ll engage with real companies through placement and projects to increase your employability.

You learn through

- lectures and seminars, with guest speakers

- weekly sessions with foreign language assistants

- French modules taught in the target language

- independent and directed study

- presentations and group work

- an optional semester abroad

- an optional placement year abroad

**Applied learning**

**Work placements**

As part of your course you have the option to spend at least 24 weeks on a paid work placement in a relevant organisation in France.

Not only is your placement a fantastic way to explore and get to know a different country, it’s also a great opportunity to gain valuable tourism industry experience and apply the knowledge developed throughout your studies. It also helps you develop your professional skills and French language ability – significantly enhancing your employability.

**Live projects**

In addition to the optional 24-week work placement, you’ll also undertake highly skilled employment projects in each academic year. You’ll apply your learning alongside your language skills, working with local, national and international companies. You’ll also learn from the experiences of other students, as part of our wider languages community.

**Networking opportunities**

We’re proud of our links with UK and international tourism-related businesses, and with our alumni. You’ll have numerous opportunities to network with them at events like our annual alumni event.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

Important notice: The structure for this course is currently being reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment are all likely to change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Once the changes have been confirmed, updated module information will be published on this page.

Your third year will be spent on placement.

**Year 1 **

**Compulsory modules **

Business & Culture In French-Speaking Societies

Contemporary International Business

Foreign Language (French)

Foundations Of Business

**Year 2 **

**Compulsory modules **

Foreign Language (French)

Global Entrepreneurship

Global Entrepreneurship Abroad

Managing Across Borders

 Work & Life In French-Speaking Societies

**Year 3 **

**Compulsory modules **

Placement Year

**Final year **

**Compulsory modules **

Advanced International Business

Consultancy Project In International Business

 Contemporary Debates In French-Speaking Societies

Foreign Language (French)

Assessment methods

Coursework
Practical

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,655
per year
International
£16,655
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course

The Uni


Course location:

Sheffield Hallam University

Department:

College of Business Technology and Engineering

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

80%
International business

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Business studies

Teaching and learning

75%
Staff make the subject interesting
85%
Staff are good at explaining things
83%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
85%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

82%
Library resources
89%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
75%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

91%
UK students
9%
International students
58%
Male students
42%
Female students
66%
2:1 or above
9%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
D

French studies

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

97%
UK students
3%
International students
41%
Male students
59%
Female students
83%
2:1 or above
6%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation


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Business studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,000
med
Average annual salary
94%
med
Employed or in further education
38%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

31%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
11%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
8%
Public services and other associate professionals

The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.

French studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,000
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Average annual salary
96%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

22%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
16%
Teaching and educational professionals
10%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Business studies

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French studies

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