Business and Law
MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 165 graduates of Business and Law MA (Hons) and other courses in at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Law
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £20500 | £26500 | £35500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £25000 | £21000 - £31000 | £27500 - £43500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Law
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £23091 | £23907 | £28483 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19578 - £28663 | £18115 - £31319 | £21047 - £38974 |
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Course Description
Combine the study of business and law to prepare for the social, political and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.
There are important connections between the law, in particular in property rights and contracting, and business practices.
Our programme reflects the global, dynamic climate of contemporary business and management, offering specialist courses in a range of business and legal subjects with the law component grounded in Scots law and the Scots legal system.
You will also be made familiar with the law and legal systems of the other parts of the UK, the European Union and beyond.
You will develop the personal and professional competences required to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:
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accountancy and finance
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strategy
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marketing
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human resource management
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data analytics
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entrepreneurship and innovation
Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you can specialise in areas of business such as:
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Global Business
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Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
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Eco Innovation
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Future of Work
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Theories and Techniques of Persuasion
You also have the option of studying abroad in the third year at one of our international partner institutions.
Environment for learning
We offer a supportive and encouraging environment where you can grow and develop. Our student experience team offer an extensive range of pastoral and professional provision to support you on your undergraduate journey.
We provide many and varied opportunities for you to engage in co- and extra-curricular activities. Our dedicated Student Development Team can help you develop a range of essential business graduate competencies.
Further development opportunities
You may take undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches:
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Personal and Professional Development (Year 2)
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Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4)
You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.
Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Business and Law, MA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Business and Law MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 37% | Legal professionals |
| 13% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 6% | Administrative occupations |
| 6% | Elementary occupations |
| 6% | Finance Professionals |
| 6% | Sales occupations |
| 3% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 2% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 2% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 2% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Law
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Qualification requirements
Required subjects: A Levels: English at B. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6. English Language and English Literature GCSE, both at A or 7, are accepted in place of A Level English.
Achievement by end of S5 preferred. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S5. Required subjects: Highers: English at B. National 5s: Mathematics at B.
37 points with 666 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5. SL: either Mathematics at 5 or Mathematical Studies at 6.
As this degree is very popular, we strongly recommend that international students apply by 15 January 2022 as we can't guarantee to consider all applications after this date. Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply. You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | 100 or above with 20 in each section (including Special Home Edition). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with 169 in each component. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with 169 in each component. | |
| Trinity ISE | ISE III with a pass in all four components. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Business and Law, MA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Business and Law MA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £23100 | year 1 |
| International | £23100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
England/Wales/N Ireland The Rest of UK RUK rate is yet to be confirmed and was £9,250 for 2021 entry. For 2022 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union EU students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme -
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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- #2
- #14
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #101
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- Law
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
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- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
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