International Business with Spanish

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Business and management studiesLanguages

A-Level Entry

A*AA

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

Combine the study of business with Spanish 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

Spanish

Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States.

Studying Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of global literature, film, poetry and theatre, explored in historical context.

Intensive language training gives you the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Spanish, including how to discern different varieties and registers of the language.

On our courses you will gain the crucial intercultural competencies valued by employers around the world.

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 a Spanish-speaking country.

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 Award 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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades A*AA
Scottish Higher AAAAA

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
3412 Authors, writers and translators
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Languages
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000