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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N2ML

International Business Management with a Modern Language

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,080Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MA (Hons) International Business Management with a Modern Language provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our International Business Management with a Language programme equips students with the knowledge, skills, and global outlook needed to succeed in the dynamic world of international business. Combining a strong foundation in business and management with the study of either French or Spanish, this degree offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that prepares graduates for careers in globally connected organisations. The programme focuses on key areas of business and management, including marketing, entrepreneurship, people management, and international business strategy. International tuition fees are £20,080 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Principles of International Business
Marketing in Global Markets
Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship
People Management and Organisational Behaviour
Financial Management for International Business
Business Research Methods and Analysis
International Business Law and Ethics
Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation
UCAS Code:N2ML
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

including B in French or Spanish. For entry to Year 2: BBB including French or Spanish and one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.

International Baccalaureate

29 points

including Higher Level 5 in French or Spanish for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including Higher Level 6 in French or Spanish, plus Higher Level Business Management at 6.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,080

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,320

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£18,500£24,500£30,000
5 years£24,500£29,500£36,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04-09). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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