Business and Finance Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Business and Finance Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
MA (Hons) Business and Finance at Edinburgh Business School explores the interface between business and finance and the impact financial decision-making can have on business performance and management. It achieved 94% Student Satisfaction in NSS 2019.
This joint degree programme is particularly suited to students who wish to gain a firm grounding in business management coupled with specialist insight into finance and financial operations of businesses and organisations.
Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees
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MA (Hons) Business and Finance at Edinburgh Business School explores the interface between business and finance and the impact financial decision-making can have on business performance and management. It achieved 94% Student Satisfaction in NSS 2019.
This joint degree programme is particularly suited to students who wish to gain a firm grounding in business management coupled with specialist insight into finance and financial operations of businesses and organisations.
Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees
Bloomberg Business and Finance Lab
In 2019, Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt opened a Bloomberg Business and Finance Lab in our brand new GRID Building. This state-of-the-art facility provides business students at our Edinburgh campus with access to actual, real-time data and business workflows from global organisations and markets.
In practice, our Bloomberg Lab gives students the chance to analyse financial data and conduct experimental research in strategic areas such as Consumer Decision Making, Strategic Management, Supply Chain and Marketing.
Go Global with Business and Finance
The Edinburgh Business School delivers this degree across Heriot-Watt’s three main campuses in Edinburgh, Dubai and Malaysia, meaning that students on this degree can transfer between international campuses for one semester or more.
Accreditation
Heriot-Watt University is accredited as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, recognising us as a leader in experiential learning in the area of finance.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A05-J57
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
For entry to Year 2: BBB including at least 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
HNC in a relevant subject with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC Accounting with A in graded unit.
Scottish HND
For Year 2 entry: HND in Accounting or Business with BBB in graded units. For Year 3 entry: HND Accounting with AAA in graded units.
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
Scottish Advanced Higher
including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths plus AABB at Higher for entry to Year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject (Business/Accountancy/Finance preferred) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in relevant subject (Business/Accountancy/Finance preferred).
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
A level
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject (Business/Accountancy/Finance preferred)
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
HNC in a relevant subject with B in graded unit
Scottish HND
HND in a relevant subject with BB in graded unit
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
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.
A level
including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in relevant subject (Business/Accountancy/Finance preferred).
Scottish Advanced Higher
including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths plus AABB at Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.
Scottish HNC
HNC Accounting with A in graded unit
Scottish HND
HND in Accounting or Business with BBB in graded units
Scottish HND
Standard Entry Requirements: HND Accounting with AAA in graded units
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £20,880 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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