Clearing entry requirements
If joining us in September 2026 through Clearing, please see the entry requirements below.
Entry requirements
Year 1 Clearing entry requirements (2026/27)
- A-Levels CCC in any subject. Must include C in chosen language (BCD can be considered if B is in Accounting, Economics, Business or Maths).
- International Baccalaureate 26 points. Must include Higher L5 in chosen language.
- BTEC Extended Diploma MMM. Must include qualification in relevant language.
Year 2 Clearing entry requirements (2026/27)
- A-Levels BBC. Must include B in chosen language and Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths.
- International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Higher L5 in Business and Higher L6 in chosen language.
- BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Must be in relevant subject and qualification in chosen language.
Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
Key information
Our MA (Hons) International Business Management with a Modern Language programme puts business theory through a real-world filter, developing the specialist knowledge, interpersonal and language skills needed to thrive in the positions, organisations and industries of the future.
Find out more about our 3 year honours degree option.
- UCAS code
- N2ML
- 2026 Clearing entry requirements
- CCC (BCD considered)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- MA
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Start date
- September
During this degree, you’ll develop important transferable skills including critical thinking, problem solving, communication and team working. You’ll also develop creativity skills and will build on your confidence and research abilities which will help you succeed in your career and personal life. Alongside business management specific studies, you will also choose from either Spanish or French, applying your language in the context of international business across your studies.
The MA (Hons) International Business Management with a Modern Language programme is a clear example of our career-focused approach to business and language studies. The programme will allow you to develop knowledge, understanding and subject skills related to the principles and practice of modern business management and enhancing international employability.
In your third year, you’ll spend one semester studying abroad at one of our partner universities. This is a great opportunity to further develop your language skills, as you will be immersed in the language and culture you are studying. You can choose to study Spanish or French to degree level.
Each course will equip you with highly employable expertise across business management, while honing your communication and language skills. Throughout this four-year degree, you’ll have the opportunity to choose optional courses – from organisational behaviour, strategic management, and consumer behaviour – to customise your learning and develop your specific business management interests. Your dissertation will allow you to engage in an independent in-depth critical examination of a particular business management topic, which is of interest to you.
Your student experience
This degree is taught by experienced, leading academics who, in many cases, have published the research which shapes their disciplines and written the books which will guide your learning. The Edinburgh Business School approach ensures that an industry focus is built into every part of this degree, so that your studies reflect the current thinking and practices of successful organisations and their leaders. Our programmes are informed by an Industry Advisory Board of business leaders who ensure our curriculum matches the needs of global employers.
The industry experience and research expertise of our staff brings your teaching and learning to life with case study-driven assignments and applied group projects, complemented with guest lectures from industry leaders.
Course content
September Intake - Edinburgh
Mandatory September
- Management in a Global Context
- Introduction to Marketing
- Critical Academic Skills
Optional September
- Spanish Intermediate 1
- French Intermediate 1
Mandatory January
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
- Technology for Business
Optional January
- Spanish Intermediate 2
- French Intermediate 2
Disclaimer
The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.
Fees and funding
| Status | Fee |
|---|---|
| Scotland | Paid by SAAS |
| England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland | £9,790 |
| International | £20,080 |
- Status: 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.
- International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).
Entry requirements
If joining us in September 2027, please see the entry requirements below. Heriot-Watt offers different entry requirements, depending on your background.
Standard entry requirements
- Highers AABB (over two sittings). Must include B in French or Spanish.
- A-Levels BBC. Must include B in French or Spanish.
- International Baccalaureate 29 points. Must include Higher Level 5 in French or Spanish.
- BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
- HNC B in graded unit
- HND BB in graded units
Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
BTEC / HNC / HND applicants will also need to achieve language subject requirements with additional qualifications, please refer to Highers / A-levels / International Baccalaureate for guidance on required grades. This applies to both our Standard and Minimum entry requirements.
Minimum entry requirements *
- Highers BBBC (over two sittings). Must include B in French or Spanish.
- A-Levels BCC. Must include B in French or Spanish.
- International Baccalaureate 29 points. Must include Higher Level 5 in French or Spanish.
- BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
- HNC B in graded unit
- HND BC / CB
* Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish and Rest of UK status students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:
- live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20) or POLAR4 Quintile 1 regions (RUK)
- or are care experienced.
We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements.
Why Heriot-Watt
We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.
At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
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