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Business Analytics with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Business analytics is a fast-growing subject area and our BSc Business analytics course will equip you with the core skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in this growing field. This course has several distinct and innovative features which focus on teaching you the practical skills of business analytics using industry-standard software to apply analytical techniques. It has been developed on a foundation of big data and business analytics with core analytical modules covering:

  • data mining
  • decision making
  • programming.
The course proceeds to contextualise business analytics within key business functional areas of marketing, operations and finance. On this BSc Business Analytics, you will gain the kind of hands-on experience which is highly valued by employers and can help launch your career in a wide range of industries, including finance, healthcare, public sector, consulting and marketing. If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. This course has an evening timetable with lectures, seminars and classes taking place in the evening. Highlights
  • Birkbeck students are drawn from a diverse range in terms of age and academic, social and cultural backgrounds. This creates a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
  • Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of business and management.
  • Our academic staff are active researchers, as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.
  • You will have access to Moodle, our online learning resource where all information and materials relating to your programme of study and modules are available, as well as the Birkbeck Library with its wealth of digital resources.
Careers and employability Our graduates begin new careers or accelerate along their current career path because what we teach in the evening can be applied almost instantly. Possible career paths following successful completion of this BSc Business Analytics include:
  • business analyst
  • digital marketing analyst
  • business analytics consultant
  • research analyst
  • project manager
  • IT project coordinator
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Assesssment on this course is via a mixture of coursework, group work, presentations and a final project report.

How to apply

29Jan

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.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. If you have no previous formal qualifications you will need to complete an admission test including English comprehension and mathematical knowledge.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £4765 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4765 Year 1
Scotland £4765 Year 1
Wales £4765 Year 1
International £9030 Year 1

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

Home students: Year 1&2: £4,765 per year Year 3+: £7,145 per year International students: Year 1&2: £9,030 per year Year 3+: £13,545 per year Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Business Analytics with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS