Business Analytics with Placement Year at University of Southampton - UCAS

University of Southampton

Degree level: Undergraduate

Business Analytics with Placement Year

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Course summary

About this course This four-year degree equips you with the analytical and technical skills needed to help organisations understand their customers and make data-driven decisions. You’ll learn how to extract insights from diverse data sources—including social media and the internet—and apply them to real-world business challenges. In your third year, you’ll complete a paid industry placement, gaining valuable experience with companies such as Microsoft and JP Morgan. Key features of the course

Paid industry placement supported by an award-winning placements team

Strong links with industry, including Microsoft and JP Morgan

Opportunities to work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience

Study interdisciplinary modules such as languages and web design

Learn from research-focused academics and industry experts

Future Career Graduates are prepared for careers in business analytics, data science, consultancy, and digital strategy. The placement year provides practical experience and networking opportunities, helping you stand out in competitive job markets. You’ll be equipped to work in roles that require strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making. Option to take the course with a study abroad year

Modules

"Some of the modules you may study include Business Analytics Programming; Financial Management; and Digital Business Models. For a full list of modules, please visit our course page."

Assessment method

We'll assess you using essays; individual and group projects; written exams

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: N101

Institution code:: S27

Campus name:: Main Site - Highfield Campus

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits P: 0 credits

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D

Scottish Advanced Higher

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level and grade 4 at SL in Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - B

Extended Project - A

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6*/B). * Grade 5 in mathematics (in the new reformed GCSE's) can be accepted if an applicant has grade B in A levels Maths, Physics, Economics, Geography, Psychology or Business. Please note we cannot accept a grade 5 in mathematics if you are studying other qualifications, the requirement is a grade 6.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - DD

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma - D

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate - Not accepted

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh) - Not accepted

We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate, International Foundation Programmes in the UK. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Social Sciences Admissions Team at [email protected]

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/business-analytics-with-placement-year-degree-bsc?utm_source=-UCAS-Course-Collect&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=UG-aggregator&utm_campaign=UG2025

English language requirements

English Language proficiency for international students: All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency. For more information on the University of Southampton’s English Language entry requirements, please see the English Language Proficiency webpage at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page.

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9535*	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
Scotland	£9535*	Year 1
Wales	£9535*	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9535*	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
EU	£24400	Year 1
International	£24400	Year 1

*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

Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page

Provider information

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University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Course contact details

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Undergraduate Admissions - Faculty of Social Sciences

[email protected]

023 8059 4732

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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
Main Site - Highfield Campus	BSc (Hons) - Bachelor of Science (with Honours)	Full-time	4 years	21 September 2026	Available to Apply	Course option 78120319-4e88-4624-a7bc-2216a69bce59