MA Business Management and Legal Studies
About this course
MA in Law and Business and Management. Core topics include Legal Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, Project Management, and Research Methods. Spanning four years, the course integrates foundational studies in both business operations and the Scottish and English legal systems.
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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 58 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Managing Organisations
- Legal System
- Foundations of Private Law
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- Criminal Law
- Contract
- UK Constitutional Law
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
- Foundations of Common Law with English Criminal Law
- A World Full of Law: Legal Cultures Before the Age of Exploration
- Operations Management
- Marketing
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Criminal Law
- Contract
- A World Full of Law: Legal Cultures Before the Age of Exploration
- Eu Institutions and Law
- The Law of Property
- Public International Law
- Administrative Law and Civil Liberties
- Foundations of Common Law with English Criminal Law
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
- UK Constitutional Law
- Commercial Organisations and Insolvency
- Family Law
- Introduction to Legal Theory
- Succession and Trusts
- Private International Law
- Business Law
- Introduction to Comparative Law
- Tort in A Comparative Context
- New Venture Development
- Understanding the Consumer
- Research Methods for Business
- Dissertation
- Business Strategy
- Dissertation in Management Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Business Management and Legal Studies at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of MA Business Management and Legal Studies at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Business Management and Legal Studies at University of Aberdeen?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Business Management and Legal Studies at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Does MA Business Management and Legal Studies at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Business Management and Legal Studies at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.