Arabic and Business, MA (Hons)

Arabic, spoken by over 350 million people as the world's sixth most widely spoken language, unites the 22 Arab League countries and serves as one of the UN's six official languages. Paired with Business, it leverages the Middle East and North Africa's pivotal role in global commerce.This four-year joint honours programme, including a Year Abroad, provides beginners and heritage learners with comprehensive training in classical and modern Arabic—encompassing reading, writing, listening, speaking, and analysis of novels, newspapers, and media—alongside Middle Eastern history, societies, cultures, and politics. Business studies, taught by leading experts, foster competencies in authentic leadership, ethical practices, entrepreneurship, and communication. Edinburgh's renowned Arabic and Middle East expertise, AACSB/EQUIS accreditation, flexible pre-honours options, and exceptional libraries prepare graduates for worldwide employer demand.