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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the German and Business course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; a language other than English at B or 6; English at C or 4.
Most popular A-levels studied
The German and Business course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | A* |
| Mathematics | A |
| Business Studies | A* |
| Geography | A |
| Biology | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| German | A |
| History | A |
| English Literature | A* |
| Mathematics | B |
| Government and Politics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: RN21
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its German and Business course.
"Over one-third of Europeans speak German as their first language, and the language ranks in the world's top 20 most widely spoken. As a working language for many international organisations, German makes an excellent partner subject to Business.
We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.
German
Across all four years of our programme, including a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German, including:
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reading and listening
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writing and translating
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speaking and presenting
As well as language learning, you will also explore German-language literature, film and theatre. You will study these in the context of historical and political developments, from the eighteenth century to contemporary times.
On joining us, you will take one of the following language courses:
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German 1A - for beginners
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German 1B - for students with more experience of learning the language
By your final year, you will have developed the linguistic, critical and analytical skills to the standard of completing a dissertation or long essay.
Business
Studying business will prepare you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.
Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies, such as:
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authentic leadership
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ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour
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entrepreneurial practice
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effective communication
The Business School Student Development team will also provide opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies. Developing these will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:
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finance
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strategy
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innovation
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marketing
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human resource management
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data analytics
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entrepreneurship
Business or International Business?
This programme is a more wide-ranging alternative to the International Business with German programme. Alongside courses in local and global business, you will study German language and cultures over the full four years, and can take more option courses in Years 1 and 2.
On your year abroad (Year 3), you will complete an independent piece of research on a contemporary business issue relating to the country in which you are studying or working.
In Year 4, in addition to German language and cultural study, you will choose three honours-level courses from options on different aspects of business.
How long it takes to complete this degree programme
This programme is studied over 4 years, including a year abroad. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.
Programme benefits
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Learn in an historic, capital city where German has been taught for over a century.
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Study over four years, including one abroad.
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Become fluent in one of Europe's most widely spoken languages.
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Gain accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
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Try out different subjects in your first two years.
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Delve into fantastic libraries and collections."
Source: University of Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business studies
• German studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £29,600 per year |
| International | £29,600 per year |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Edinburgh
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The German and Business course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
66%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
53%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
low
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
72%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
80%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
67%
low
Learning opportunities
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
65%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
65%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
47%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
72%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
49%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
low
Organisation and management
55%
low
Organisation and management
55%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
low
How well organised is your course?
44%
low
Learning resources
89%
low
Learning resources
89%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
56%
low
Student voice
56%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
39%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
49%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
56%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Student information
The German and Business course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The German and Business course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Edinburgh graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£26.6k
First year after graduation
£38k
Third year after graduation
£44.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£38k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to German and Business.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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