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MA Arabic and Business

University of Edinburgh

Institution
University of Edinburgh
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Arabic and Persian
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
TN61
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 34

Entry requirements

A level: ABB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL

About this course

MA (Hons) in Arabic and Business, a business and management and hebrew and jewish studies degree spanning linguistics, economics, and commercial operations. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling. The course includes a compulsory year spent studying abroad in a country where Arabic is spoken. The first year covers foundational concepts through strategy, finance, marketing, and people management. The second year focuses on core language competencies through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Year 4 allows students to explore advanced topics through modern Arabic literature, classical Arabic literature, Islamic thought, and Arabic feminist texts and women's rights.

Modules

  • strategy
  • finance
  • marketing
  • people management
  • Middle Eastern history and culture
  • Business, including Mathematical Methods for Business
  • linguistics and language sciences
  • economics and informatics
  • politics, social policy, social anthropology and international relations
  • art and architectural history
  • history, classics and archaeology
  • Celtic and Scottish ethnology
  • philosophy, divinity and law
  • reading
  • writing
  • speaking
  • listening
  • Student Wellbeing Service
  • Student Counselling
  • Student Disability and Learning Support
  • University emergency helpline (available 24 hours a day)
  • modern Arabic literature
  • classical Arabic literature
  • Islamic thought
  • Arabic feminist texts and women's rights