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School of Languages, Arts and Societies

We are an interdisciplinary school bringing together world-leading education and research on languages, music, culture, politics and societies from a diverse range of disciplines and regions across the globe.

Study with us

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Study East Asia 
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Study Modern Languages and Cultures 
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Study Music 
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Modern Languages Teaching Centre 

Research

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Our research

We focus on providing insight into some of the biggest cultural and social issues around the world, bringing together expertise in music, global cultural studies and East Asian studies.

Research strengths and specialisms

91Ö±²¥ the school

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91Ö±²¥ us 
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People 

News

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Modern Languages Drama Festival 2025

Curtain up! Light the lights! The SLC Modern Languages Drama Festival is back at 91Ö±²¥â€™s Drama Studio. From 18 to 29 March 2025, we'll offer FOUR student productions. From French surrealist comedy to a student adaptation of Grimms’ fairy tales.
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Black Girl from Pyongyang: Book talk by Monica Macias

On the evening of February 26th, the Centre for Korean Studies had the privilege of hosting author Monica Macias for a sold-out talk on her memoir, Black Girl From Pyongyang.

How Scholars in East Asian Studies are Fighting to Halt the Deportation of 48 Uyghur Men

Discover how researchers including East Asian Studies academic David Tobin are fighting to defend the human rights of 48 Uyghur men facing deportation to China.

Understanding the Declaration of Martial Law in South Korea

Dr Yookyeong Im, Dr Derek Kramer, Dr Sarah Son provide insight into president Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, and the subsequent protests.

Contact us

Admissions and enquiries

Email: study@sheffield.ac.uk

Get in touch

Address

School of Languages, Arts and Societies
Jessop West
1 Upper Hanover Street
91Ö±²¥
S3 7RA

Any questions?

If you're thinking of studying at the University of 91Ö±²¥ and need more information, you can call or message us on live chat.

Contacts for prospective students

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