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Degree Programme Specification MA Honours in Business and Law |
MA Honours in Business and Law |
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Awarding institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
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Teaching institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
Programme accredited by: |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) |
Final award: | MA Honours |
Programme title: | Business and Law |
UCAS code: | NM11 |
Relevant QAA subject benchmarking group(s): | Business and Management |
Postholder with overall responsibility for QA: | Dr Inger Seiferheld |
Date of production/revision: | March 2020 |
Further Information: | View the prospectus entry for this programme |
External summary |
The MA Business and Law is a popular joint degree programme available either with a majority of courses in Business or Law subjects. The combination of business with law gives students an excellent grounding for careers in business, financial services and the legal profession, as well as the public and voluntary sectors. There are important connections between the law, in particular on property rights and contracting, and business practices. Business encompasses the study of public, private and not-for-profit organisations, both small and large, their management practices and processes, and the changing external environment in which they operate. In our four-year programme we reflect the global, dynamic climate of contemporary business and law. Students are able to draw on a range of disciplines outside business, particularly in years one and two, which include psychology, economics, sociology and mathematics. While the Law component of the programme is grounded in Scots law and the Scots legal system, students will also be made familiar with the law and legal systems of the other parts of the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the wider world. All students have the option of studying abroad in the third year at one of our international partner institutions. Students gain specific legal and business knowledge, an understanding of the business world and the fundamental relationships between people, organisations and their environment, whilst developing a range of graduate attribute and employability skills. The programme is appropriate for those aspiring to undertake a legal career, or one in management, those wishing to pursue a specific business discipline, and those seeking further educational opportunities. Our programmes are accredited by a range of world leading business education organisations and professional bodies, and the School has strong links to the world of practice through research, consultancy and teaching. This ensures that our programmes are attuned to the needs of employers and prepare students for the wide range of career opportunities post-graduation. Details of our accreditation and rankings can be found at: https://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/about/accreditation-rankings |
Programme structure and features |
The MA Business and Law is an Honours degree taken over four years. It consists of two years of pre-Honours courses totalling 240 credits at SQCF level 8 and two years of Honours courses totalling 240 credits at SQCF level 10. Progression requirements for entry into Honours (3rd year): students are normally required to (i) pass all their courses in the first two years (240 credits) and (ii) achieve a mark of 50% or above at the first attempt in two Business Studies courses in second year (not including Business Research Methods I: Introduction to Data Analysis and (iii) satisfaction of Law honours requirements as specified by the School. For full details of the degree programme, structure, progression requirements, and core and optional courses, please see the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study: http://www.drps.ed.ac.uk/20-21/dpt/utmahbusla1f.htm A breakdown of each year of the programme, and the semesters in which courses are taught can be found at: https://path.is.ed.ac.uk/degrees/UTMAHBUSLA1F Information regarding entry requirements can be found at: http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/applications-admissions/entry-requirements Semester dates and the academic calendar can be found at: https://www.ed.ac.uk/semester-dates |
Assessment methods and strategies |
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Courses can be assessed by a diverse range of methods and often take the form of formative work which provides the student with on-going feedback as well as summative assessment. The most common methods of assessment are identified in the table below. A very small number of courses are assessed using only a single, written examination or coursework assignment: most courses employ two or more different forms of assessment, and a growing number combine both individual and group-based activities to develop both subject-specific knowledge and subject-specific and transferable skills.
The classification of the Honours degree is based on performance in both of the Honours years (3rd and 4th year), unless the third year is spent studying at an overseas partner institution, when the degree classification is based on performance in the final Honours year (4th year). Assessment method balance You will be assessed through a variety of methods. These might include written or practical exams or coursework such as essays, projects, group work or presentations. The typical assessment methods for a student on this programme are outlined below, however the balance between written exams, practical exams and coursework will vary depending on what courses you choose to study. Typical assessment methods at Level 8 and Level 10
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Career opportunities |
The Business School’s dedicated Student Development Team are available to help you maximise your potential in a global market through activities structured around skills, opportunities and networks. More information can found at: https://development.business-school.ed.ac.uk/ Just some opportunities available are: The Edinburgh Award https://development.business-school.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/edinburgh-award/ Pre and Honours opportunities to enhance your employability skills. #make your mark https://makeyourmark.business-school.ed.ac.uk/ A team-based social enterprise challenge (spread over 2.5 days) which aims to inspire students to view business as part of the solution to addressing today’s global challenges. Career Planning https://development.business-school.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/career-planning/ A vast array of resources available to help guide and support you in making career choices. Business Management graduates are highly valued by employers across the world and the employment record of graduates of the School is evidence that graduates from our programmes are highly sought after by a wide range of employers. Our graduates secure employment in a diverse range of fields, the most popular being accountancy, management, consulting, finance, marketing and human resources. |
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Student Support
Events The Business School hosts an extensive programme of public events, executive education, and research seminars, featuring practitioners and academic experts covering a rich spectrum of topics including finance, entrepreneurship, climate change, and corporate governance. More information can be found at: https://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/events Societies Active student societies including: the Business Society BizSoc; AIESEC (an international business society); the Student Industrial Society; the Trading and Investment Club (EUTIC) and the Entrepreneurship Club. More information can be found through the Edinburgh University Student Association: https://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/ Study Abroad Opportunities are available to study abroad in the third year on a Business School exchange or University exchange at a partner university Business School; the Business School currently has around 50 exchange partners in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. More information can be found at: https://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/study-abroad |
Further information |