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German and Business - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: RN21

Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • 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.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: reading and listening writing and translating speaking and presentingAs 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: German 1A - for beginners German 1B - for students with more experience of learning the languageBy 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: 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 will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including: finance strategy innovation marketing human resource management data analytics 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

Learn in an historic, capital city where German has been taught for over a century. Study over four years, including one abroad. Become fluent in one of Europe's most widely spoken languages. Gain accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Try out different subjects in your first two years. Delve into fantastic libraries and collections."

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Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    German

    15th out of 31

    9th out of 89 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    169 74%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.86 72%

    30th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    178 86%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    32nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    87th

    5

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