Business Analytics with Study Abroad Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Business Analytics with Study Abroad Year BSc (Hons)
Summary
Data drives how organisations understand people, respond to change and make decisions. At Southampton, you will explore how analytics, technology and business thinking come together to turn data into meaningful insight.
This four-year degree gives you the opportunity to study abroad for a year at one of our international partner institutions. Alongside developing your analytical and technical skills, you will gain a broader global perspective and experience different ways of thinking and working.
You will learn how to extract insights ...
<strong>Summary</strong> <br/>Data drives how organisations understand people, respond to change and make decisions. At Southampton, you will explore how analytics, technology and business thinking come together to turn data into meaningful insight.<br/><br/>This four-year degree gives you the opportunity to study abroad for a year at one of our international partner institutions. Alongside developing your analytical and technical skills, you will gain a broader global perspective and experience different ways of thinking and working.<br/><br/>You will learn how to extract insights from diverse data sources, including social media and the internet, and apply them to real-world business challenges. Your learning is designed to help you understand customers, interpret complex information and support effective decision-making in organisations.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong> <br/>• Take your learning global with a study abroad year - Spend time at a partner institution in Europe, North America, Australia or Asia, building international experience and broadening your perspective.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop practical, in-demand skills - Gain experience using industry-standard analytics software, including SAS, and build a strong foundation in programming.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Apply your knowledge in real contexts - Work on industry projects that reflect current business challenges and give you hands-on experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Shape your degree around your interests - A flexible course structure allows you to choose optional modules in areas such as accounting, finance and business.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Broaden your skill set - Study interdisciplinary modules, including options such as languages and social data science.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from experts in research and industry - Your teaching is shaped by academics and professionals working at the forefront of analytics and decision-making.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Student support</strong><br/>Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will support you throughout your time at Southampton, offering guidance on your studies, career planning and wellbeing. You will also have access to a range of academic skills and pastoral support services.<br/><br/><strong>Further information</strong><br/>Graduates are well prepared for careers in business analytics, data science and digital transformation. Your international experience, combined with technical and analytical skills, will help you stand out in global job markets and take on roles that require strategic thinking and cross-cultural awareness.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N110
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
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
Access to HE Diploma
D:39,M:6,P:0
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDD in the Business BTEC National Extended Diploma. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in Mathematics and English, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.
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, Economic
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD
DDD in the Business BTEC Extended Diploma. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
DD in the Business BTEC National Diploma plus A from one A-level. If the BTEC National Diploma is in Business, this is accepted but we strongly advise you to contact us directly before applying if you are studying another subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with one suitable A level with grade A. If your OCR is not in Business, we strongly suggest you contact us before applying.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD
If you are studying an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Business then this is accepted and we strongly suggest you contact us before applying if you are studying a different subject.
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
D3, D3, M2 in three Principal subjects Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer.
Extended Project
A
The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following alternative offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB plus grade A in the EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels Care must be taken with subjects when combining BTECs and A levels. As per our A level restricted subjects, we can only accept one restricted subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
D
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with two suitable A levels with grade A's.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Not Accepted
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
Not Accepted
A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B
AAB from 3 A levels or AA from two A levels and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £24,400 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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