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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
The MA (Hons) Modern Languages for Business Management programme at Heriot-Watt University gives you the chance to study a modern foreign language from a beginner level to a proficient standard, whilst developing transferable skills in business and management.
It combines our expertise in applied language studies with specialist business courses from Heriot-Watts Edinburgh Business School – one of the largest and most respected business schools in Scotland with proficiency in finance, marketing, economics, and management. You can choose to study at least one of the following languages to degree level – Chinese, French, German, or Spanish. Complementary courses explore the countries in which your chosen language is studied, with a focus on their societies and business cultures. Youll also study the core principles of business management and their application in global workplaces.
The MA (Hons) Modern Languages for Business Management programme is a clear example of our career-focused approach to language studies, and Heriot-Watt University ranked 2nd for German, 2nd for Iberian Languages and 3rd for French in Scotland in the Complete University Guide 2022. We are also accredited as a higher education partner by the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
Our Modern Languages for Business Management degree will open opportunities for a global career. It will provide you with the specialist business knowledge and transferable communication and language skills required to enter the employment market in a strong position. European and international markets present great opportunities for multilingual graduates with business and management skills, so learning a language as part of a degree in business and management can be the foundation of a truly rewarding career.
In your third year, youll spend at least one semester working or studying abroad at one of our partner universities. This is a great opportunity to further develop your language skills, as you will be immersed in the language and culture you are studying.
Youll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, youll be equipped with a wide range of skills to embark on professional level employment in a variety of careers.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
including B in Spanish for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including A in Spanish and one of the following at B - Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths.
including A in Spanish.
plus Highers at AABB for entry to Year 2. Advanced Highers must include: B in Spanish and B in one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths.
including Spanish at HL 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Spanish at HL 6 and HL6 in one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths.
Applicants must demonstrate language level equivalent to Higher / A-level / IB in Spanish for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in Business and applicants must demonstrate language level equivalent to A Level Spanish at A.
with B in graded unit and meet language requirement in Spanish for entry to Year 1.
with BB in graded unit and meet language requirement in Spanish for entry to Year 1.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£19,456 per year
Students from EU
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£19,456 per year
Students from International
£19456 Per year
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