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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: NM11

Business and Law

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MA (Hons) Business and Law provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This programme combines the study of business and law to prepare you for the social, political and legal challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations. There are important connections between the law and business practices, particularly in intellectual property rights, regulation and contracts. Our programme reflects the global, dynamic climate of contemporary business and management, offering specialist courses in a wide range of business and legal subjects. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 95% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Business Law and Legal Frameworks
Contract Law and Commercial Transactions
Corporate Governance and Regulation
Intellectual Property Law
Business Ethics and Sustainable Practice
Strategic Management and Business Strategy
Human Resource Management and Employment Law
Financial Management and Corporate Finance
UCAS Code:NM11
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A - AAA

A*A*A - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: English at B. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6. English Language and English Literature GCSE, both at A or 7, are accepted in place of A level English.

International Baccalaureate

42 - 37 points

from 42 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5. SL: Mathematics at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£24,500£31,000£38,500
5 years£33,500£44,000£59,000

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 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 57% above UK average salary
This course
£44,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £13,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
9%Studying
7%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
74%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
80%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About The University of Edinburgh

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