
Business and Law MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Business and Law MA (Hons)
This programme combines the study of business and law to prepare you for the social, political and legal challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.
There are important connections between the law and business practices, particularly in intellectual property rights, regulation and contracts.
Our programme reflects the global, dynamic climate of contemporary business and management, offering specialist courses in a wide range of business and legal subjects.
Taught by world-leading industry professionals and resea...
This programme combines the study of business and law to prepare you for the social, political and legal challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.<br/><br/>There are important connections between the law and business practices, particularly in intellectual property rights, regulation and contracts.<br/><br/>Our programme reflects the global, dynamic climate of contemporary business and management, offering specialist courses in a wide range of business and legal subjects.<br/><br/>Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:<br/><br/><br/>* authentic leadership<br/><br/><br/>* ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour<br/><br/><br/>* entrepreneurial practice<br/><br/><br/>* human resource management<br/><br/><br/>* effective communication<br/><br/><br/>This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:<br/><br/><br/>* finance<br/><br/><br/>* strategy<br/><br/><br/>* innovation<br/><br/><br/>* marketing<br/><br/><br/>* human resource management<br/><br/><br/>* data analytics<br/><br/><br/>* entrepreneurship<br/><br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* We actively engage with industry, policy makers and wider society, on our courses and through guest speakers and local, regional, national and international treks.<br/><br/><br/>* Across a range of courses, including bespoke student consultancy projects, you will have exciting opportunities to work closely with for-profit, public and third sector organisations, developing professional experience before you graduate.<br/><br/><br/>* The structure of our programmes means that during the early years of study, there is often the flexibility to change from one subject pathway to another.<br/><br/><br/>* You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.<br/><br/><br/>* This degree offers the opportunity to study abroad in Year 3.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NM11
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,A
AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S5. Required subjects: Highers: English at B. National 5s: Mathematics at B, or Higher Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
42
37
from 42 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5. SL: Mathematics at 5.
A level
A*,A*,A
A,A,A
A*A*A - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: English at B. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6. English Language and English Literature GCSE, both at A or 7, are accepted in place of A level English.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |