MA International Business with Japanese
About this course
MA (Hons) in International Business with Japanese, an undergraduate degree combining business studies with the Japanese language. The course includes a compulsory study year abroad in a Japanese-speaking country during the third year. The first year focuses on language acquisition and is taught at different levels depending on prior experience. Students study compulsory modules including beginner, post-beginner, pre-intermediate (advanced), speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Specialisation in international business takes place in the second year, followed by the third year spent abroad at an international partner institution.
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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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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Modules
- beginner
- post-beginner
- pre-intermediate (advanced)
- speaking
- listening
- reading
- writing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA International Business with Japanese at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £46,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA International Business with Japanese at University of Edinburgh?
92% 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 Japanese at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
Is MA International Business with Japanese 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 Japanese 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 Japanese at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.