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Please note that this site is no longer in use. You can find the new student handbook here: https://students.sheffield.ac.uk/hpdh
Studying abroad as part of your History degree
Studying abroad as part of your History degree
Every year, Sheffield History students benefit from the experience of spending part of their degree in another country.
Single and dual honours History students (excluding East Asian Studies and Modern Languages) have the opportunity to spend a year at one of our European partner institutions, or take part in the University-wide study abroad programme which includes universities in North America, Asia and Australia.
Benefits to studying abroad include:
● Experiencing another culture and/or language
● Studying History from new perspectives
● Making new friends and contacts that can last a lifetime
● Opportunities to improve your skills in a foreign language
● Expanding your experiences to help with future career plans.
Study Abroad applications for 2025-26:
Study Abroad applications for 2025-26:
Key dates:
Key dates:
Study Abroad applications open: Tuesday 1st November
Global Opportunities Fair: Tuesday 5th November
Application deadline: Monday 2nd December, 5pm
Further information:
Further information:
The Global Opportunities webpage contains all of the information you will need on study abroad locations, application guidance, and next steps.
Advice and guidance:
Advice and guidance:
Both Global Opportunities and this History study abroad team are here to support you through your year abroad, from researching options to returning to Sheffield. Your key contacts are:
Global Opportunities: globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk
History Study Abroad admin support: history.international@sheffield.ac.uk, or visit the History Reception in Jessop West
Professor Martial Staub (History Study Abroad Tutor): m.staub@sheffield.ac.uk, office hours Monday 1-1:50pm, Tuesday 3:10-4pm
If you are interested in undertaking a year abroad in 2025-26, we recommend that you read through the slides below from our information session on 22nd October 2024 to familiarise yourself with the important details.
Single & dual honours UG student options (all History students, except those already on a Modern Languages & History degree)
Single & dual honours UG student options (all History students, except those already on a Modern Languages & History degree)
Degree length
Degree length
One replacement year studying abroad via history's partnerships to replace your second year of study.
You’ll study topics equivalent to those you would be studying in Sheffield and your results will count towards your final degree classification. It is for this reason that we recommend that students take an additional year instead of this option.
3 Years
One additional year (3+1 degree) studying abroad in year 3, between your second and final year of study.
You'll choose classes that broaden your knowledge and help prepare you for your final year of study when you return to Sheffield.
Students must pass the equivalent of approximately 120 credits while studying abroad but these do not count towards your final degree classification. Your additional year abroad will be marked on a pass/fail basis. You will also complete short assignments set by the University of Sheffield, which encourage you to reflect on your experiences.
4 Years
Summer schools are a great alternative for students who don't want to spend a whole year abroad.
The Global Opportunities team can help you spend between 1 and 8 weeks at one of our partner university summer schools in Europe or further afield.
3 Years
Please note that the ability to study abroad is not guaranteed, it is subject to availability and academic progress.
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