MA International Business Management with a Modern Language
About this course
MA (Hons) in Business and Modern Languages, combining business management with the study of Spanish or French. Students choose one language to study to degree level, with intermediate language modules forming part of the programme. In the third year, one semester is spent studying abroad at a partner university. The final year includes an independent dissertation on a business management topic, and optional modules allow customisation of later study.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC (B in French or Spanish) IB: 29 points. Must include Higher Level 5 in French or Spanish. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). Must include B in French or Spanish. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM HNC: B in graded unit HND: BB in graded units
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 68%
- Northern Ireland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Modules
- Management in a Global Context
- Introduction to Marketing
- Critical Academic Skills
- Spanish Intermediate 1
- French Intermediate 1
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
- Technology for Business
- Spanish Intermediate 2
- French Intermediate 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA International Business Management with a Modern Language at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of MA International Business Management with a Modern Language at Heriot-Watt University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA International Business Management with a Modern Language at Heriot-Watt University?
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 Management with a Modern Language at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 185 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MA International Business Management with a Modern Language at Heriot-Watt University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.