MA International Business and International Relations
About this course
MA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations and Business. The course has economics at its core, covering micro and macroeconomics, and analyses globalisation and applied policy. It examines how nations interact politically, culturally, and economically, including the roles of non-state actors, conflict, and cooperation.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (View source data of all entry requirements for this course.).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 77%: 24 offers from 31 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 51%
- Learning opportunities: 58%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 44%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 78%
- 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: 55%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Career Planning Module Online
- Business Internship Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA International Business and International Relations at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of MA International Business and International Relations at University of Dundee do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA International Business and International Relations at University of Dundee?
51% 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 and International Relations at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA International Business and International Relations at University of Dundee?
77% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 24 offers from 31 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MA International Business and International Relations at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA International Business and International Relations at University of Dundee?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.