BBA Edinburgh Program | McCombs School of Business

Business Law in Edinburgh

Rich in history and natural beauty, Edinburgh, Scotland is one of the world’s great cities. The Business Law in Edinburgh
Program provides McCombs BBA students with the opportunity to earn six UT credits at the prestigious University of Edinburgh. The school has attracted international students for over four centuries and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Founded in 1583, it receives over 45,000 applications each year, making it the third most popular university in the United Kingdom.

Students will take two classes - LEB 323-Business Law and Ethics, taught by UT faculty, and Law of the European Union, taught by University of Edinburgh faculty. They will explore the region through a series of organized cultural excursions and professional company visits. Past cultural excursions include trips to the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness, Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle. Students have also enjoyed company visits to institutions such as Scottish Parliament and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Please note that this program is currently under review for 2021. Check back for updates or changes.

Quick Info

Academic Term: Summer Whole
Tentative 2021 Program Dates: June 12-July 17
Credits: 6 UT credits
Eligibility: BBA students w/ minimum 2.5 GPA
Prerequisites: None
Program Code: 350023

Apply Now*

*application link will be open Dec. 1-Feb. 1

About the Program

Eligibility

Must be a BBA student in good academic standing and have an overall minimum UT Austin GPA of 2.50.

Please note, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Schedule

Classes take place Monday-Thursday (usually 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Some afternoon or Friday classes possible. Students are strongly urged to refrain from making weekend travel plans until receipt of finalized schedule. Absence from class will not be permitted.

Academics

Business Law and Ethics – LEB 323 (may be substituted for LEB 323H) - Taught by UT faculty

Law of the European Union – IB 372 or LEB 370.12 or GOV 365N - Taught by University of Edinburgh faculty

Faculty

Fran Pedersen and Paula Murray

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Questions about this program? Contact Taylor Stewart at t aylor.stewart@mccombs.utexas.edu

Fees and Tuition

2020 Program Fee*	$4,700
In-State Tuition for UT Course (3 credits)	$2,134
Affiliated Studies Fee for University of Edinburgh Course (3 credits)	$600
Total Fees^	$7,434

^For estimated total program costs, including flights, meals, etc., see the Edinburgh study abroad budget

*2021 Fees TBD - Check back soon for updates
UT tuition is Texas Resident Tuition. Non-residents are eligible to apply for the Texas Competitive Scholarship Waiver
For information on scholarships and financial aid, please visit our funding page

Budget

For more information on total costs, Edinburgh study abroad budget

What is included in the program fee?

Partner school tuition (for 3-credit University of Edinburgh course)
Accommodations
Weekly cultural excursions
Welcome and farewell receptions
Visits to local companies
24/7 assistance from on-site UT staff liaison familiar with language/culture
Pre-departure sessions
Re-entry guidance for recruiting

What is NOT included in the program fee?

UT tuition (for 3-credit UT course)
UT Affiliated Studies Fee
Texas Global Fee ($75)
Overseas insurance
Textbooks
Meals
Local transportation
Personal expenses (toiletries, shopping, traveling, etc.)
Flight

Excursions

Company Visits

Company visits are an important component of the program. They are designed to provide students with a firsthand look at important local industries, business practices, or politics. Company visits will vary on a yearly basis. Past company visits have included:

Scottish Parliament
Wood Mackenzie
Royal Bank of Scotland

Cultural Excursions

Cultural excursions provide students with an opportunity to experience the local environment. Weekly outings, including admission fees, are coordinated on behalf of the group. These events are built into the program and participation at each event is mandatory.

Excursions will vary on a yearly basis. Past excursions include:

Edinburgh Castle
Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands
Holyrood Palace
Harry Potter tour

Housing and Transportation

Housing

Participants will stay in flats (student dorm apartments) at one of the University of Edinburgh's Halls of Residence, about a 10 minute walk from campus. Students will have single bedrooms and share a living room, bathroom and kitchen and will be able to request flatmates.

Earliest check-in to dorms: Saturday before first class day

Latest check-out from dorms: Saturday after last class day

Transportation

Participants will book their flights to and from Edinburgh on their own and will arrange their own transportation from the airport to the dorm.

Visa and Passport Information

Passport

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months prior to the end of the study abroad trip. Texas Global Passport Services can process passport applications.

U.S. citizens traveling to Edinburgh

U.S. citizens traveling to Edinburgh will not require a visa to study in the United Kingdom.

Other nationalities traveling to Edinburgh

Depending on nationality, non-US citizens may or may not require a visa. Please visit the U.K. Border Agency Home Office website to view requirements for each nationality.

It is the student’s responsibility to research specific requirements for their nationality, and to apply for their visa, if necessary. At the student’s request, we will provide additional program-related documentation to support their visa application, such as an official letter, enrollment status at UT, housing and insurance coverage. Students are also encouraged to request formal documentation of student enrollment status from the UT Registrar's Office and are required to notify Texas Global of their travel plans.