International Business with Spanish MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 165 graduates of International Business with Spanish MA (Hons) and other courses in Business Studies at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Iberian Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £27500 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £22000 - £34500 | £25500 - £50500 |
All Iberian Studies courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of Iberian Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25138 | £24944 | £28830 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21919 - £30370 | £18849 - £32523 | £21466 - £39236 |
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Course Description
Combine the study of business with Spanish to prepare for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.
Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:
- authentic leadership
- ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour
- entrepreneurial practice
- effective communication
This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:
- accountancy and finance
- strategy
- marketing
- human resource management
- data analytics
- entrepreneurship and innovation
You can draw on a range of disciplines outside business, particularly in Years 1 and 2, which include:
- psychology
- law
- economics
- sociology
- art and design
- history
- mathematics
Spanish
Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States.
Studying Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of global literature, film, poetry and theatre, explored in historical context.
Intensive language training gives you the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Spanish, including how to discern different varieties and registers of the language.
On our courses you will gain the crucial intercultural competencies valued by employers around the world.
International business
You will specialise in international business in Year 2 and you will have a compulsory study year abroad in Year 3 at one of our international partner institutions in a Spanish-speaking country.
Who the programme is for
This programme is particularly suitable if you are looking for a breadth of international business understanding. The programme is appropriate for those aspiring to undertake a career in international management, and those seeking further educational opportunities.
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 Award supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches:
- Personal and Professional Development (Year 2)
- 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.
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 International Business with Spanish MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 30% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 20% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
For degrees that have a subject requirement of a language other than English, students may not use their own native language to meet this requirement. In these instances, English or an alternative language other than native will be acceptable.
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 |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 70 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 70 |
Costs
Tuition Fees International Business with Spanish MA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
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.
University Rankings
of The University of Edinburgh
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Business
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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FAQ about International Business with Spanish MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26000 15 months after graduation, £27500 3 years after graduation and £33000 after graduation.
- Skilled trades occupations (30%), Finance Professionals (20%), Secretarial and related occupations (15%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%)
- 165 graduates rated the course 79. This means that 79% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of Edinburgh achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #94 in (Business). See all subject rankings for The University of Edinburgh.
- International Business with Spanish MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 210 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all International Business students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024