International Business with French BA (Hons)

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/><br/><br/>- Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of international business<br/><br/><br/>- Gain advanced skills in French<br/><br/><br/>- Understand the cultural, social and economic contexts of your chosen language<br/><br/><br/>- Spend an optional semester at a French university.<br/><br/><br/>- Complete an optional 24-week work placement in a French-speaking country<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**How you learn:**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>You learn through<br/><br/><br/>- lectures and seminars, with guest speakers<br/><br/><br/>- weekly sessions with foreign language assistants<br/><br/><br/>- French modules taught in the target language<br/><br/><br/>- independent and directed study<br/><br/><br/>- presentations and group work<br/><br/><br/>- an optional semester abroad<br/><br/><br/>- an optional placement year abroad<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/><br/>**Work placements**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>**Live projects**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Networking opportunities**<br/><br/>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.

Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive student community? Then look no further. <br/><br/>Sheffield Hallam's commitment to equal opportunities has seen them ranked amongst the top 10 universities in the world for their impact on reducing inequality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023). That means friendly staff, gold-standard teaching across all faculties (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and career-relevant modules. Sheffield Hallam's staff are committed to close support throughout your studies. You’ll have access to three academic advisors to help you achieve your full potential.<br/><br/>With over 20,000 professional placements offered every year, you'll graduate with an impressive CV and enviable experience. Computer scientists could work with brands like IBM, lawyers with Irwin Mitchell and DLA Piper, and business students can engage in real-client projects for major companies like Lloyds Banking Group. <br/> <br/>You'll also be studying in one of the top 10 most affordable student cities in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2023). With exciting nightlife, delicious food, & the stunning Peak District all on your doorstep, you'll feel right at home! <br/><br/>Register Interest today!