MA (Hons) Arabic and Business in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

Arabic serves as the primary language for over 250 million individuals across a vast region stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Persian Gulf. Ranking as the world's fifth most commonly spoken tongue, it holds status as one of the six official United Nations languages. Considering the Arab world's pivotal role in international trade and manufacturing, coupled with its geographic proximity to Europe along the Mediterranean's southern and eastern shores, combining Arabic with Business studies proves exceptionally advantageous. Edinburgh University's School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures enjoys both UK and global recognition as a premier center for Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern, and associated studies. The institution's Business courses are highly regarded, earning accreditation from numerous top-tier business education associations and professional organizations, with input from major graduate employers throughout the program. Our Arabic and Business degree offers comprehensive training in both classical and contemporary Arabic while providing insights into the Arabic-speaking world throughout history. Students gain full linguistic and cultural immersion through a year of overseas Arabic study.