MA International Business with Spanish
About this course
MA (Hons) in International Business with Spanish, a business and management and spanish, portuguese and latin american studies degree combining the study of commerce with the Spanish language. Students specialise in international business in the second year and undertake a compulsory study year abroad during the third year at an international partner institution situated in a Spanish-speaking country. Note (not a module): Specialises in international business in Year 2 and a compulsory study year abroad in Year 3 at a partner institution in a Spanish-speaking country.
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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 17%: 21 offers from 125 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 41%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 23%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other 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 with Spanish at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £55,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA International Business with Spanish 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 International Business with Spanish at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 191 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA International Business with Spanish at University of Edinburgh?
17% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 21 offers from 125 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA International Business with Spanish 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 with Spanish 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 Spanish at University of Edinburgh?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.