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The MA (Hons) Modern Languages for Business Management program at Heriot-Watt University enables students to master a foreign language from beginner to advanced levels while gaining essential business and management skills. This unique program blends our strengths in language education with specialized business courses from Edinburgh Business School - among Scotland's premier institutions renowned for excellence in finance, marketing, economics, and management. Students can select from Chinese, French, German, or Spanish as their primary language of study. The curriculum includes cultural studies focusing on the societies and business environments of countries where these languages are spoken, alongside fundamental business management principles applicable worldwide. This career-oriented language program reflects our commitment to practical education, with Heriot-Watt ranking 2nd for German, 2nd for Iberian Languages, and 3rd for French in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2022). We're also proud to be recognized as a higher education partner by the Chartered Institute of Linguists. Graduates emerge with valuable business expertise and multilingual communication skills, positioning them strongly in the global job market. The growing demand for business professionals with language skills creates exceptional career prospects worldwide. A highlight of the program includes a mandatory semester abroad in the third year, offering immersive language and cultural experiences at our partner institutions. The program's industry-focused approach ensures graduates are well-prepared for diverse professional opportunities, equipped with comprehensive skills for immediate career success.
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. Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements. Year 1 Minimum entry requirements - Highers BBBC. A-Levels BCC. Year 2 - A-Level: ABB with A in chosen language. Advanced Higher: BB with B in Chosen Language and AABB at Higher. Year 3 - Advanced Highers or A-Level results may be considered on an individual basis. IELTS Academic - 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5. TOEFL iBT - 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).