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UCAS CODE: TN61

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Arabic is the main language of more than 350 million people and the sixth most widely spoken in the world. It is the common language of the 22 countries in the Arab League, and one of the six official languages of the United Nations.The Middle East and North Africa play a key role in global commerce and industry. This makes Arabic and Business an excellent joint honours combination.


Arabic

Our programme is designed to give you a thorough grounding in both classical and modern Arabic. You will develop skills in writing, reading, listening to and speaking the language.Through your studies, you will learn to understand, interpret and discuss original material, including Arabic novels, newspapers, and television.Our courses open the door to a fascinating and varied region. You will study aspects of the Arabic-speaking world, past and present, including the history, societies, cultures and politics of the Middle East.You do not currently need to know any Arabic, as Year 1 courses are designed for beginners. By Year 3, you will have the skills to spend the year studying in a country in which Arabic is spoken.


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: authentic leadership ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour entrepreneurial practice effective communicationThe Business School Student Development team will also provide opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies.Developing these competencies 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 innovationYou can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.


Why Edinburgh

The School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures at the University of Edinburgh is recognised in the UK and internationally as a leading institution for the study of Arabic, together with Persian, Islam, and the Middle East.The University's Business programmes are highly sought-after and accredited by a wide range of leading business education organisations and professional bodies. Leading graduate employers are involved across the curriculum. Our programme is very flexible. In Year 1, for example, in addition to your core subjects, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will specialise as you progress through the programme and spend a year studying Arabic abroad. When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist business and language skills valued by employers worldwide.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : ABB

ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6, a language other than English at A or 7, and English at C or 4.

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 122 7

    7th out of 29 2

    5th out of 8

  • Entry standards

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    197 89%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    16th

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    109th

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    183 90%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    9th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    26th

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    161 78%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    2nd

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.72 68%

    7th

    2

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