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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N120

International Business

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MA (Hons) International Business provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The MA (four years) and the MBus (five years) in International Business are designed to develop the leaders of the future. They provide students with a broad understanding of International Business and are designed to equip you to be successful, with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of both its operations and its economic, political and social context. Students will have the opportunity to include the study of a language throughout the programme, whether or not they have any prior knowledge of the language. International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of International Business
Global Economic Systems and Trade
International Business Strategy
Cross-Cultural Management and Organisations
International Finance and Investment
Political Economy and Regulatory Environments
Foreign Language for Business
International Business Internship and Placement
UCAS Code:N120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

For entry into First Year, a minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL. For entry into Second Year, a minimum of 36 points, including at 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in subject(s) selected. English at a minimum of Standard level required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,200

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£23,500£28,500£35,000
5 years£31,000£37,500£49,500

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 34% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
6%Studying
19%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
70%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers International Business as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#27UK Ranking
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