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University degree

International Business with German

University of Edinburgh Β· Edinburgh
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

International business with German addresses two interconnected competencies that are particularly valuable in a global economy: the ability to understand and manage business across national and cultural boundaries, and fluency in German, the language of Europe's largest economy and a key medium of international commerce, science and diplomacy. Germany is one of the UK's closest trading partners, home to major multinationals and a central player in European business networks. The combination of international business knowledge and German language skill positions graduates for roles in a wide range of international professional contexts.

At Edinburgh, this four-year programme develops your German language skills to an advanced level while building your understanding of international business strategy, global markets, cross-cultural management, international finance, trade theory, supply chain management and entrepreneurship. You will also engage with the cultural and intellectual traditions of the German-speaking world, giving your language study depth and context beyond purely transactional communication. Edinburgh's research strengths in international business and its location in a major European capital provide an excellent environment for this kind of combined degree.

The typical entry tariff is 184 UCAS points.

Graduates move into careers in international management, investment and finance, European institutional roles, management consultancy, trade and logistics, diplomacy, economic development agencies and multinational companies with German-speaking operations. Edinburgh graduates benefit from the university's strong employer relationships and the distinctive professional credibility that a high entry-tariff international business and languages degree carries. Many also continue to postgraduate study in international business, European business, management or German studies.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts3%
48-63 pts1%
96-111 pts2%
112-127 pts1%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts11%
176-191 pts7%
192-207 pts7%
208-223 pts11%
224-239 pts8%
240+ pts18%
How they qualified
73% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels73%
Other10%
the IB8%
other higher education5%
an Access course2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
100%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£27,000
3 years on
Β£31,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Elementary occupations20%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled20%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Customer service occupations10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation5%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled5%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Media ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching80%
Assessment & feedback70%
Academic support67%
Well organised84%
Learning resources86%
Student community84%
In students' own words
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Highly recommend
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city β€” the city…
Class of 2024 Β· Part-time
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Highly recommend
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the careers office is relentless about getting you internships. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant student city with plenty to …
Final year Β· Full-time
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