MA Arabic and Business
About this course
MA (Hons) in Arabic and Business, a joint honours degree combining the study of the Arabic language with commercial and management principles. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling. The third year includes a compulsory year abroad spent studying in a country where Arabic is spoken. The first year covers foundational concepts through strategy, finance, marketing, and people management. The second year focuses on core language acquisition via reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The third year involves a period of study abroad in an Arabic-speaking region. The fourth year advances into specialised topics including modern Arabic literature, classical Arabic literature, Islamic thought, and Arabic feminist texts and women's rights.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 92%
- 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: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 38%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 28%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Modules
- strategy
- finance
- marketing
- people management
- Middle Eastern history and culture
- Business, including Mathematical Methods for Business
- linguistics and language sciences
- economics and informatics
- politics, social policy, social anthropology and international relations
- art and architectural history
- history, classics and archaeology
- Celtic and Scottish ethnology
- philosophy, divinity and law
- reading
- writing
- speaking
- listening
- Student Wellbeing Service
- Student Counselling
- Student Disability and Learning Support
- University emergency helpline (available 24 hours a day)
- modern Arabic literature
- classical Arabic literature
- Islamic thought
- Arabic feminist texts and women's rights
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Arabic and Business at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £48,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Arabic and Business at University of Edinburgh?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Arabic and Business at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is MA Arabic and Business at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does MA Arabic and Business at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Arabic and Business at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.