Modern Languages for Business Management with Spanish
Heriot-Watt University
UCAS Code: C4BS | Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
UCAS Code: C4BS | Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
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.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
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.
Scottish HNC
with B in graded unit and meet language requirement in Spanish for entry to Year 1.
Scottish HND
with BB in graded unit and meet language requirement in Spanish for entry to Year 1.
Scottish Higher
including A in Spanish.
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
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About this course
This programme gives a thorough grounding in a modern foreign language (either Chinese, French, German or Spanish) and develops their knowledge of the society and business culture of the countries in which this language is spoken, as well as the principles of business management and their application in global workplaces. It allows students to gain the knowledge, skills and expertise required to enter the employment market and to open up opportunities for a global career.
In years 1, 2 and 4 students take a mix of mandatory and optional courses, including one mandatory Business Management-focused course per semester. Year 3
**Level 1**
Students take language courses (1 per semester) at Intermediate level (for those with Post-Higher/ A-level qualifications in the language of study) or they will follow an accelerated intensive beginners course. Mandatory courses explore intercultural issues and the history and culture of countries where the chosen language is spoken, as well as management in a global context. and students will have the opportunity to develop their critical writing skills and employability through optional courses. Those who take Intermediate level language courses can also choose two courses from a range of electives.
**Level 2**
Level 2 moves into the advanced study of students’ chosen languages. It includes two Advanced language courses, as well as mandatory courses exploring intercultural issues in Business Management, general linguistics, and the principles underlying the key aspects of cultures, societies and political systems in contemporary Europe and the wider world. Two elective courses can be chosen from a range of electives.
**Level 3**
Students will spend at least one semester working or studying abroad but may spend the full year abroad if they wish. If one semester is spent abroad, students will return to Edinburgh to undertake supervised project work in the other semester.
**Level 4**
Level 4 comprises one language course in each semester, three mandatory courses on international politics, and aspects of international Business Management. Students can also choose one optional course from a selection including modules on sustainable development and comparative cultural studies. In addition, students will complete an Honours Dissertation in the course of the year.
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