The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
Course contact details
School of Law Online Learning Team
Email:llm.distance@ed.ac.uk
Phone:0131 650 7129
Accounting and Business (Taught)
- Master of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 2027-09-14
- Postgraduate
- Central area campus
Course summary
This degree prepares you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.
Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:
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authentic leadership
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ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour
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entrepreneurial practice
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effective communication
This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:
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finance
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strategy
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innovation
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marketing
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human resource management
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data analytics
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entrepreneurship
Programme benefits
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We actively engage with industry, policy makers and wider society, on our courses and through guest speakers and local, regional, national and international treks.
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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.
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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.
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You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.
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This degree offers the opportunity to study abroad in Year 3.
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Bachelor Degree
See DF page
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | total 185 with at least 169 in each component. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | total 185 with at least 169 in each component. | |
| Trinity ISE | ISE III with passes in all four components. |
You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies. This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals. You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher: SQA National 5: English at C; GCSE: English at C or 4; Level 2 Certificate: English at C; International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level: English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry). Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements. We also accept other qualifications from around the world. If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the English language tests, at the specified grade or higher, as detailed above. Qualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of your programme, regardless of your nationality: IELTS, TOEFL, Oxford ELLT. All other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of your programme. If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, as defined by UKVI, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be. https://study.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Per year |
| Scotland | £1820* | Per year |
| EU, International | £29600 | Per year |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Scotland - Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees. Please note the 2026-27 fee rate is yet to be confirmed by the Scottish Government.
England/Wales/Northern Ireland - The Rest of UK (RUK) rate is yet to be confirmed. The fee for 2025 entry was £9,535.
For 2026 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme
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