MA Business and Law
About this course
MA (Hons) in Business and Law, a law and business and management degree addressing legal frameworks, regulatory environments and commercial practices. The curriculum examines connections between legal structures and commercial operations within domestic and international markets.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*AA to AAA (required: English at B) IB: from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 15%: 14 offers from 96 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 96 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 25%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 71%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Business and Law at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £59,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Business and Law at University of Edinburgh?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Business and Law at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Business and Law at University of Edinburgh?
15% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 14 offers from 96 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Business and Law at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does MA Business and Law at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Business and Law at University of Edinburgh?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.