International Business Management with a Modern Language
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - International Business Management with a Modern Language
Our International Business Management with a Language programme equips students with the knowledge, skills, and global outlook needed to succeed in the dynamic world of international business. Combining a strong foundation in business and management with the study of either French or Spanish, this degree offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that prepares graduates for careers in globally connected organisations.
The programme focuses on key areas of business and management, including marketing, entrepreneurship, people management, and international business strategy. ...
Our International Business Management with a Language programme equips students with the knowledge, skills, and global outlook needed to succeed in the dynamic world of international business. Combining a strong foundation in business and management with the study of either French or Spanish, this degree offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that prepares graduates for careers in globally connected organisations.
The programme focuses on key areas of business and management, including marketing, entrepreneurship, people management, and international business strategy. Courses are taught with an international perspective, enabling students to develop critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and teamworking skills highly valued by employers worldwide.
Alongside this, students will take six courses dedicated to language study, developing proficiency in either French or Spanish.
In Year 3, students will spend one semester abroad at a French or Spanish Business School where they will study in their chosen language.
In the final year, the dissertation offers the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation into a business topic of their choice whilst engaging in more advanced business courses and extending proficiency in their chosen language.
Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees
This programme is ideal for students seeking a career in international business contexts where multilingual and intercultural communication skills are essential assets.
Why Choose Heriot-Watt University During Clearing?
Heriot-Watt is 2nd in the UK for positive graduate outcomes (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2025). As Scotland’s top producer of CEOs (Novuna, 2025), their programmes focus on giving you real-world experience and strong industry links to help you kick-start your career success story. You'll have lifelong access to their award-winning Careers Service with guidance on CV tailoring, careers fairs and job applications.
They guarantee accommodation for students on their safe, green parkland campus, with all energy and Wi-Fi bills included. For students coming from England, Wales and...
Heriot-Watt is 2nd in the UK for positive graduate outcomes (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2025). As Scotland’s top producer of CEOs (Novuna, 2025), their programmes focus on giving you real-world experience and strong industry links to help you kick-start your career success story. You'll have lifelong access to their award-winning Careers Service with guidance on CV tailoring, careers fairs and job applications.
They guarantee accommodation for students on their safe, green parkland campus, with all energy and Wi-Fi bills included. For students coming from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Heriot-Watt provides a free semester of accommodation to help you with the costs of starting university.
You’ll also be living and studying in a top 2 UK student-friendly city (QS Best Cities, 2026) – Edinburgh. With a vibrant nightlife, eclectic food scene and plenty of shops and green spaces, it's a great city to be a student.
At Heriot-Watt University, you can choose to study flexibly with a 3-year honours degree, allowing you to complete the typical four-year Scottish Bachelor Honours degree in just three years while still enjoying the full student experience, including Welcome Week, Freshers’ events, and support from your Personal Tutor. This can save you both time and tuition fees while allowing you to graduate at the same time as students across the rest of the UK.
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Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-14
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N2ML
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,C
including B in French or Spanish. For entry to Year 2: BBB including French or Spanish and one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.
T Level
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
Pass
HNC with B in a graded unit, plus French or Spanish at equivalent of Higher/A Level B for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in Business or Supply Chain Management with A in graded unit, plus French or Spanish at equivalent of Higher/A Level B.
Scottish HND
Pass
HND with BB in a graded unit for entry to Year 1, plus French or Spanish at equivalent of Higher/A Level B. For Year 2 entry: HND in Business or Supply Chain Management with BB in graded units, plus French or Spanish at equivalent of Higher/A Level B.
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B
including B in French or Spanish.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) is required.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B
including French or Spanish plus one of the following: Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths, plus AABB at Higher for entry to Year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
including Higher Level 5 in French or Spanish for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including Higher Level 6 in French or Spanish, plus Higher Level Business Management at 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
in relevant subject plus French or Spanish at equivalent of Higher/A Level B, for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in Business relevant subject plus French or Spanish at equivalent of Higher/A Level B.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £20,080 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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