The course
- UCAS code
- 0E68
- Duration
- Up to 4 years
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Delivery type
- Full-time
Contact
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Contact
Shona Barrie
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Telephone
+44 (0)131 451 3871
Overview
European and international markets present huge opportunities for multilingual graduates with business and management skills. This degree programme integrates both academic fields, enabling students to enter the employment market directly after graduation. During Years 1 and 2 there is a certain amount of flexibility as to the language element of the programme. Students may study the second language at the same level as the first language, or take up a second language from beginner's level. Alternatively, students may choose to study only Chinese from the outset.
Our International Business Management and Languages (IBML) degree combines core business management subjects with tailored language courses that have a business focus. We have four pathways available on our IBML degree:
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Spanish
During the first two years of study, students take classes in their chosen pathway language and a range of business subjects. Where possible students are also encouraged to study a second language.
Third year is spent abroad at a business school or university where you study a range of business subjects in your chosen foreign language.
Course content
Year 1
Semester 1
- Management in a Global Context
and either:
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Microeconomics
Semester 2
- Enterprise and its Business Environment
and either:
- Introduction to Finance
- Introductory Macroeconomics
Across both semesters
- Chinese Language
and either :
- Introduction to Languages and Intercultural Studies AND Introduction to European History & Culture
- Two electives
Learning and teaching
- Scheduled learning: 25%
- Independent study: 75%
Assessment
- Written: 59%
- Practical: 0%
- Coursework: 41%
Year 2
Semester 1
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Business Management option
- Elective
Semester 2
- Human Resource Management
- Business Management option
- Elective
Across both semesters
- Chinese Advanced for Business
Learning and teaching
- Scheduled learning: 25%
- Independent study: 75%
Assessment
- Written: 38%
- Practical: 0%
- Coursework: 62%
Year 3
Students spend the year abroad, in the country of their main language, studying at one of our exchange partner institutions.
Learning and teaching
- Scheduled learning: 0%
- Independent study: 0%
- Placement: 100%
Assessment
- Written: 0%
- Practical: 0%
- Coursework: 100%
Year 4
Semester 1
- International Business
- Business Management option
Semester 2
- Business Management option
- Business Management option
Across both semesters
- Chinese Proficiency for Business
- Dissertation
Learning and teaching
- Scheduled learning: 25%
- Independent study: 75%
Assessment
- Written: 29%
- Practical: 2%
- Coursework: 69%
Employability
Work and study
This is what our MA (Hons) International Business Management and Languages: Chinese as Main Language students are doing six months after graduating:
- 57% are working
- 0% are studying
- 10% are working and studying.
Managerial/professional position
- 80% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.
Salary
- The average salary of students six months after graduating: £20000
- The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £20000
Jobs
These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:
- Business and public service associate professionals
- Administrative occupations
- Managers, directors and senior officials
- Business, research and administrative professionals
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
- Information technology and telecommunications professionals
- Elementary occupations
- Sales occupations
Entry requirements
Year 1
- Highers AAAB
- A-Levels BBB
- HNC Students who can demonstrate the required language skills will be considered.
- HND Students who can demonstrate the required language skills will be considered.
- Int. Baccalaureate 30 points with at least 5 in language(s).
- Additional information Standard Grade / Intermediate 2 / National 5 / GCSE English is required for all Languages programmes. We are looking for applicants who have taken relevant subjects and have demonstrated their ability to handle a language.
Year 2
Additional information Candidates with outstanding Advanced Higher or A-Level results will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional information
- Entry routes As our Languages programmes include a compulsory year abroad at Level 3, the normal entry route for all Languages programmes is to Level 1 of a four-year Honours programme. However, candidates with outstanding Advanced Highers or A-Level results may be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
| Status* | Scotland / EU** | England / Northern Ireland / Wales | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | Paid by SAAS | £9,250 | £13,770 |
* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.
** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.
Scholarships and bursaries
Featured scholarships
Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2017
In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:
- Heriot-Watt Foundation Bursary (£2,250 fee discount in each of the four years of study and £1,500 payment contribution to living costs in Year 1)
- Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,000 per year)
- Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)
View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.