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German and Business MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: RN21

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

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.


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: reading and listening writing and translating 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, beginners take our German 1A course. Students with substantial prior experience of learning the language typically take German 1B.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.Our programme is taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers who will help you develop personal and professional competencies such as: authentic leadership ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour entrepreneurial practice effective communicationThis 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 The Business School Student Development team provides opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies. You may participate in undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches, focusing on: 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.


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 and associated cultures over the full four years, and be able to take more option courses in Years 1 and 2.On your year abroad (Year 3), you will not necessarily study business courses, but you will complete an independent piece of research on a contemporary business issue relating to the country in which you are studying or working (usually Germany or Austria).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.


Why Edinburgh

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.Our programmes are highly sought-after and accredited by a wide range of leading business education organisations and professional bodies. We have leading graduate employers involved across the curriculum. Our four-year degree is also flexible. In Years 1 and 2, as well as your core subjects, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will then specialise as you move through your honours years, the first of which is spent 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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(International fees)

£ 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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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

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

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University information

University of Edinburgh

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    8th out of 122 7

    15th out of 34 8

    7th out of 29 2

  • 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 205
    184 90%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    22nd

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    27th

    6

  • 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

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