Business Analytics BSc

A Brighton Business Analytics degree prepares you for a range of rewarding career paths across sectors including roles such as data analyst, business analyst, data scientist and data engineer.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and hands-on learning with specialist facilities including Bloomberg trading terminals, CISCO-certified communications and a cyber security lab. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Top reasons to choose this course
• Business analytics is a fast-growing business specialism, and graduates are in demand across business sectors globally.



• Taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.



• Gain hands-on learning via specialist Bloomberg terminals that give you access to data used on trading floors around the globe.



• You’ll have the opportunity to work on live brief projects throughout your studies for real employers which replicate the way businesses operate.



• Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom.



• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at companies including Bank of America, Home Office, Microsoft and American Express.



• Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career.



Why Brighton is a great place to study Business Analytics
Less than an hour from central London, Brighton is home to an active business hub, with large employers, innovative start-ups and specialist consultancies.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology and entrepreneurship.

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. Work experience is guaranteed through placements on every course, and other opportunities like study abroad and working on real-world projects will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025). And you'll be supported throughout, with Brighton's lifelong career support.

Brighton is a place where everyone belongs, and has been rated one of the most inclusive cities in the world (TimeOut 2025). The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round. In fact, it's the number one creative city in the UK, making it a great place to live and study.

The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university. You might also be eligible for elements of their award-winning Brighton Boost support package, including help with the cost of halls, travel, equipment and more - head to their website to see what you could get.

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