BA Honours International Business with French with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BA (Honours) International Business with French with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is a five-year course designed for students who want to study international business and learn French. It's perfect even if you don't initially meet the usual entry requirements, as it starts with a foundation year to build your business knowledge and academic skills.
This degree focuses on global business practices, understanding different cultures, and becoming proficient in French. You will learn international marketing, global business strategies, and business ethics. A great part of the course is the chance to study and work abroad in a French-speaking country, which helps you understand the culture better and boosts your career prospects.
You'll learn through lectures, seminars, group projects, and French language classes. Your progress will be assessed through coursework, presentations, and practical language tasks.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements
- Applicants need a minimum of 64 UCAS points, including at least 32 points from one A Level or equivalent BTEC qualifications.
- For French proficiency, candidates need an A Level grade CC in French or an AS Level at grade C.
- Candidates also need an Access to HE Diploma, with at least 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, with a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at merit grade or above.
English Proficiency
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International students whose first language is not English are required to show their English proficiency. An IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in all individual skills, is needed.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Payment of tuition fees.
Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship
Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund
Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.
Up to £50Online Masters Scholarship
A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.
Up to 10% of feesPerformance Athlete Support Programme
Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship
A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.
Up to 10% of feesPostgraduate Study Discounts
£2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.
Up to £2,000Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
£1,000 Postgraduate Taught
Up to £1,000Transform Together Scholarships
A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.
Up to 50% of feesVice-Chancellor's Award
South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA (Hons) International Business with French with Foundation Year from Sheffield Hallam University are equipped to handle tasks in business and communicate fluently in French. Some of the promising roles they can work in include:
- International Marketing Executive
- Export Sales Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Bilingual Customer Relationship Manager
Cost of study
For international students enrolling in the full-time BA (Honours) International Business with French with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University for the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee will be £17,155. It's also helpful to know that during your placement year, the fee will be capped at a maximum of 20% of the standard annual fee.
Admission
If you are an international student seeking to enrol in the BA (Honours) International Business with French with Foundation Year course, you can receive personalised advice by contacting one of AHZ’s counsellors.
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