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Business Analytics (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Business Analytics (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Develop the skills you need to become a business analyst, or to work in the growing range of analytics-related business and management roles emerging worldwide, on this sector-leading degree at Loughborough Business School. The course includes a placement opportunity, so you can apply what you have learned in class to the real world and gain work experience that will supercharge your career.
Analytics is used all around us. The World Economic Forum predicts that data analytics will be the main driver of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, impacting all sectors of the economy....
Develop the skills you need to become a business analyst, or to work in the growing range of analytics-related business and management roles emerging worldwide, on this sector-leading degree at Loughborough Business School. The course includes a placement opportunity, so you can apply what you have learned in class to the real world and gain work experience that will supercharge your career.<br/><br/>Analytics is used all around us. The World Economic Forum predicts that data analytics will be the main driver of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, impacting all sectors of the economy. The Loughborough BSc in Business Analytics gives you a thorough understanding of the opportunities and challenges brought by data-driven, evidence-based decision making in organisations and industries, and helps you understand how to integrate this specialist knowledge with general business and management skills.<br/><br/>**Choices and flexibility**<br/>The course combines theoretical and technical analytics expertise with practical real-world business applications. There are a variety of options built into the course – so you can shape the degree in line with the topics that you are most interested in.<br/><br/>Explore topics like financial accounting or digital marketing. Delve into topical issues like corporate social irresponsibility and international negotiations. You will have choices that give you the chance to see what direction you might want to take your career in later.<br/><br/>**Enhanced employability through a third year placement**<br/>Most importantly, you will not only be learning the theory – you will also have the opportunity to put it into practice. We offer several placement pathways, including a year-long or half-year work-based placement, building on your skills and getting valuable experience in industry. There are also options to study abroad. Many students find the experience vital in helping them secure good positions following graduation and increasing their confidence when they start their first job after graduating.<br/><br/>**Lots of support available**<br/>This is a challenging but rewarding programme and it is open to you even if you have not studied maths at A Level or equivalent. There will be plenty of support available both inside and outside the lecture rooms, to help you get the most from your experience with us.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N2N1
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 (6,6,5 HL)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
National Extended Diploma: DDD If studying a BTEC qualification, then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including 6/B in Maths and English Language GCSE entry requirement exceptions: GCSE Maths Grade 6 There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitabl
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
National Diploma: DD plus one preferred academic A Level at grade A. BTEC Level 3 Diplomas preferred subjects - If studying a BTEC qualification then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one or more academic A Levels outlined above
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
AB Advanced Highers plus AAB Highers
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Levels (one of which must be a preferred academic subject) at grades AB. Preferred subject: If studying a BTEC qualification then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one or more academic A Levels outlined above.
A level
A,A,B
AAB No specific subject requirements but we do have a list of preferred subjects (see below). In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects. While no specific A Level (or equivalent) subjects are required, we strongly prefer combinations drawn from traditional (academic) subjects to demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These A Levels include: Ancient History, Biology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Statistics.
T Level
D
Distinction overall A in Core Component T Level in Accounting with Assistant Accountant Occupational Specialism is considered. Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £26,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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