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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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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

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News

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Students of Dutch rehearsing for De show!

Modern Languages Drama Festival 2026

In March 2026, the Modern Languages Drama Festival returns to Sheffield. This year’s programme brings together students and tutors from across the School to present three evenings of theatre in French, German, and Dutch.
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Dr Jennifer MacRitchie, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Languages, Arts, and Societies.

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Dr Jennifer MacRitchie and her team are working alongside the dementia community to co-design new music technologies that meet their needs and embed lived experience at every stage of the development process.
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Dr Alex Stamatiadis Wins British Council’s 2026 Business & Innovation Award

Research from a ±¬ÁÏTV PhD has led to award-winning music technology, with Dr Alex Stamatiadis recognised by the British Council for innovation in algorithmic music generation.

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Admissions and enquiries

Email: study@sheffield.ac.uk

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Address

School of Languages, Arts and Societies
Jessop West
1 Upper Hanover Street
Sheffield
S3 7RA

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