MA International Business with Spanish
About this course
MA in Business and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Language & Translation, and Entrepreneurship. Periods of study or internships abroad are integral parts of these programmes.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 23%
- Administrative occupations: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- International Context for Business 1
- International Context for Business 2
- Spanish Language 1
- Spanish Language 2
- Spanish Language 3
- Accounting and Accountability
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- The Economics of Business and Society
- The Global Economy
- Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment
- Understanding Property
- Big Data in Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Big Data in Business and Finance
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Spanish Language 3
- Spanish Language 4
- Spanish Language 5
- Management Accounting 2
- Finance 2: Business Finance
- Financial Accounting 2
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Financial Markets and Regulation
- Land and Property Economics
- Land and Property Law
- Principles of Property Valuation
- Understanding Statistics
- Being an International Manager i
- Being an International Manager II
- Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
- Financial Accounting 3
- Management Accounting 3
- Audit Practice
- Applied Valuation
- Taxation
- Real Estate Development & International Investment
- Research Methods for Business
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Corporate Financial Theory
- Contemporary Issues in International Business i
- Contemporary Issues in International Business II
- Dissertations in Accountancy
- Economics Dissertation
- Financial Strategy and Investment Management
- Empirical Methods in Finance
- Dissertation in Finance
- Responsible Real Estate Asset Management
- Real Estate Portfolio Investment
- Real Estate Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA International Business with Spanish at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of MA International Business with Spanish at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA International Business with Spanish at University of Aberdeen?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA International Business with Spanish at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does MA International Business with Spanish at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA International Business with Spanish at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.