MA International Business with French
About this course
MA (Hons) in International Business with French, a degree combining business and management and French and francophone studies. Students undertake a compulsory study year abroad at an international partner institution in France during the third year. Note (not a module): International business is a specialism introduced in the second year of study alongside language instruction.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*AA to AAA (required: a language other than 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 20%: 14 offers from 70 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 44%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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 International Business with French at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £49,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA International Business with French at University of Edinburgh?
87% 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 with French at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 176 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA International Business with French at University of Edinburgh?
20% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 14 offers from 70 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA International Business with French 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 International Business with French 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 with French at University of Edinburgh?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.