About MA (hons) Modern Languages For Business Management in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University ranked 2nd for German, 2nd for Iberian Languages and 3rd for French in Scotland in the Complete University Guide 2022. We are accredited as a higher education partner by the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

The Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University is one of the largest and most respected business schools in Scotland with expertise in Finance, Marketing, Economics and Management.

MA (Hons) Modern Languages for Business Management is a clear example of our career-focused approach to language studies.

Study at least one language to degree level:

• Chinese
• French
• German
• Spanish

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements

• Highers AABB (A in chosen language, unless studying Beginner Pathway)
• A-Levels BBC - ABB (B in chosen language, unless studying Beginner Pathway)
• Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (HL 5 in chosen language, unless studying Beginner Pathway)
• BTEC DDM 
• HNC B in graded unit 
• HND BB

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC
• A-Levels BCC 

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish 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
• 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

  Year 2

  Our language degrees include a compulsory year abroad at Level 3 so the normal entry route for all languages courses is to Year 1 for a four-year honours course. However, candidates with outstanding Advanced Highers or A-Level results may be considered on an individual basis. 

• A-Level: ABB with A in chosen language
• Advanced Higher: BB with B in Chosen Language and AABB at Higher

• Year 3

  As our languages courses include a compulsory year abroad at Level 3, the normal entry route for all languages courses is to Year 1 of a four-year honours course. However, candidates with outstanding Advanced Highers or A-Level results may be considered on an individual basis.

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.