The University of Edinburgh
UCAS Code: N1R1 | Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: a language other than English at B. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6, English at C or 4 and French at B or 6 (if not at A Level).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
39 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: a language other than English at 5. SL: English at 5, Mathematics at 5, and French at 5 (If not at HL).
Scottish Higher
AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S5. Required subjects: Highers: a language other than English at B. National 5s: Mathematics at B, English at C, and French at B (if not at Higher).
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About this course
Combine the study of business with French to prepare 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:
* authentic leadership
* ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour
* entrepreneurial practice
* effective communication
This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:
* accountancy and finance
* strategy
* marketing
* human resource management
* data analytics
* entrepreneurship and innovation
You can draw on a range of disciplines outside business, particularly in Years 1 and 2, which include:
* psychology
* law
* economics
* sociology
* art and design
* history
* mathematics
**French**
Spoken in large parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas, French is a working language of many international organisations. It makes an excellent partner subject to International Business.
At Edinburgh, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken.
In Years 1 and 2, you will gain written and spoken language skills in French, including how to translate. You will use your language abroad in Year 3.
You will explore aspects of Francophone culture, including literature and cinema, political history, social movements and philosophical ideas.
**International business**
You will specialise in international business in Year 2 and you will have a compulsory study year abroad in Year 3 at one of our international partner institutions in France.
**Who the programme is for**
This programme is particularly suitable if you are looking for a breadth of international business understanding. The programme is appropriate for those aspiring to undertake a career in international management, and those seeking further educational opportunities.
**Environment for learning**
We offer a supportive and encouraging environment where you can grow and develop. Our student experience team offer an extensive range of pastoral and professional provision to support you on your undergraduate journey.
We provide many and varied opportunities for you to engage in co- and extra-curricular activities. Our dedicated Student Development Team can help you develop a range of essential business graduate competencies.
**Further development opportunities**
You may take undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches:
* Personal and Professional Development (Year 2)
* Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4)
You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.
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Top job areas of graduates
The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.
French studies
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Business studies
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French studies
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£21k
£29k
£33k
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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