During this hands-on degree, you will acquire crucial transferable skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and team working. You will also develop creativity skills and will build on your confidence and research abilities which will help you succeed in your career and personal life.
Throughout this programme, you’ll gain knowledge, understanding and subject skills related to the principles and practice of modern business management. You will be provided with opportunities to explore and develop links with industry, which will prepare you for employment in a variety of management careers.
Each course will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills across business management. Throughout this degree, you’ll have the opportunity to choose optional courses – such as talent management, project management, consumer behaviour and innovation management – to customise your learning and develop your professional interests. Your dissertation will allow you to engage in an independent in-depth critical examination of a particular business management topic, in which you wish to specialise.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Edinburgh Campus
Riccarton,
Edinburgh,
Scotland,
EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
Riccarton, Edinburgh,
Edinburgh,
Scotland,
EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom
Year 1
Standard entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Year 2
Year 3
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Heriot-Watt University is a world-leading institution ranked in the top 18% of universities in Europe (QS Europe Rankings 2025).