MA International Business
About this course
MA (Hons) in International Business, a business and management degree addressing social, political, environmental and cultural challenges. Students specialise in international business in the second year and undertake a compulsory study year abroad at an international partner institution during the third year. Note that module data is not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*AA to AAA (required: no specific A level subjects required) 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 13%: 44 offers from 340 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 49%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
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 45 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA International Business 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 £12,000 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA International Business at University of Edinburgh?
72% 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 at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA International Business at University of Edinburgh?
13% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 44 offers from 340 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA International Business at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does MA International 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 International Business at University of Edinburgh?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.