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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,155 per year |
| International | £17,155 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A066
Here's what Sheffield Hallam University says about its International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year course.
Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary:
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Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
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Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of international business.
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Gain an excellent understanding of the Spanish language, culture, society and economic context.
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Spend a semester at a Spanish university and an 11-month work placement in a Spanish-speaking country.
This exciting degree enables you to develop critical insight into a range of topics related to the theory and practice of international business. Expanding your Spanish language skills in parallel, you will become a bilingual professional with great employability potential. Your 18 months in Spain will also help you develop transferable intercultural competencies and the global skillset employers are looking for.
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.
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) International Business with Spanish course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
This 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 which attracts students and academics from all over the world.
You learn through:
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a semester of overseas study in one of our Spanish partner universities
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an 11-month placement year in a Spanish-speaking country
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lectures and seminars, with guest speakers
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Spanish modules taught in the target language
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independent study
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presentations and group work
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a variety of innovative teaching methods
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state-of-the-art facilities at Sheffield Business School
In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
Applied learning - Work placements
As part of your course you will spend 11 months on a work placement in a relevant organisation based in Spain.
Your placement is a great opportunity to gain valuable international business experience. It helps you develop your skills and Spanish language ability and significantly enhances your employability. You will have the opportunity to apply for placements with international companies such as Meli Hotels International or Keysight Technologies.
Networking opportunities
We are proud of our links with UK and international businesses and with our alumni. You will have numerous opportunities to network with them.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University.
Check the
2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
College of Business Technology and Engineering
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including foundation year
Subjects
• International business
• Spanish language
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
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.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course.
Year 1 - Compulsory modules: Going Global People, Decisions And Behaviours Preparing For Success Sustainable Innovation
Year 2 - Compulsory modules Business & Culture In Spanish-Speaking Societies Contemporary International Business Foreign Language (Spanish) Foundations Of Business
Year 3 - Compulsory modules Foreign Language (Spanish) Global Entrepreneurship Global Entrepreneurship Abroad Managing Across Borders ?Work & Life In Spanish-Speaking Societies
Year 4 - Compulsory modules Placement Year
Final year - Compulsory modules Advanced International Business Consultancy Project In International Business ?Contemporary Debates In Spanish-Speaking Societies Foreign Language (Spanish)
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
med
Teaching on my course
81%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
low
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
71%
low
Student voice
71%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
62%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
high
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
93%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
The International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
| Spanish | B | |||||
| French | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Spanish | B | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| French | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Sheffield Hallam University graduates who took International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
62%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
71%
Say it fits with future plans
59%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
12%
Finance Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
8%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Sheffield Hallam University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£27.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Business with Spanish with Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Welcome from the team: Aye Up! We’re Luke (he/him),Phoebe (she/her) and Yemi (she/her) - official TSR representatives for Sheffield Hallam University. We’re here to help with any questions you might have about Sheffield Hallam and student life in the city of Sheffield.
About Phoebe: 'I graduated with a BA(Honours) in Physical Education and School Sport and then graduated with a Masters in Events Management in 2021. I stayed in Sheffield to work as a Marketing Officer at Hallam and love it here.
'I enjoy living in the centre to go shopping, go out for breakfast at nice cafes. I'm also right next to a few different parks which I walk round most mornings and a short drive away from the Peak District which I also regularly visit. In the evenings I enjoy going out often to various bars, restaurants and clubs, there is a lot to choose from! There is always something new to discover in Sheffield and I’d be happy to help you with questions about what our city has to offer, as well as all the exciting facilities you’ll find at Sheffield Hallam.'
About Yemi: 'I moved to Sheffield in 2019 and started my masters in Digital Media Management at Sheffield Hallam University in 2020. Upon completing my studies, I secured the opportunity to join the university’s marketing team as a Graduate Intern.
'I love the vibrant city life on offer in Sheffield, the people are welcoming and the city in general feels like home for me. Many people move to Sheffield for their studies and tend to remain after their studies; this is what the city does to you.
'I've had the best experience studying at Sheffield Hallam University as an international student with all the various support available across the university. I like the work-life balance that is available at Hallam and in Sheffield as a city. There’s always something to look out for and something to help you unwind from your studies.'
About Luke: 'I moved to Sheffield in 2014 and graduated in 2018 with a BA (Hons) in Public Relations and Media, during my time at Hallam, I played an active role in student politics (both locally and nationally) and spent two terms as LGBT+ Students’ Representative.
+'As a ‘country boy’ living in the city, I love how Sheffield is ‘The Outdoor City’ and I regularly spend my weekends jumping between the city’s two sides, from feeding (and being climbed on by) the squirrels in the Botanical Gardens to eating and drinking my way through the city’s rich food and drink scene. Sheffield is the city that has it all, and I am on hand to answer any questions you have about the city, life at Hallam and what support is available for students (especially LGBTQ+ students).'
We look forward to answering your questions! Luke, Phoebe and Yemi :)
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