BSc Business Analytics
| UCAS code | N300 |
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| Duration | 3 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAB |
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A-Level: BBB |
| UCAS code | N301 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAB |
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A-Level: BBB |
| UCAS code | N302 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAB |
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A-Level: BBB |
Why study BSc Business Analytics at Exeter?
- Become critical to the future of business by being able to extract, analyse and interpret complex business data whilst being able to operate in the wider business environment, having developed management, finance and marketing skills
- Use data to confidently, creatively and imaginatively resolve operational and strategic problems facing organisations across sectors
- Graduates will be resilient in a world in which data is pervasive; able to adapt to the implementation of new technologies
- Combines core modules data handling, programming and statistical analysis with modules exploring the wider business environment of HR, marketing and operations
- Dedicated support from our award-winning Careers Team
Top 10 in the UK for Business and Management
All Business School departments are top 10 for graduate prospects
Triple accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
90% of Management graduates in or due to start employment or further study 15 months after graduation
Based on full-time, first degree, UK domiciled graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 data (published 2025)
Accreditations
Our BSc Business Analytics is accredited by the Institute of Analytics as an IoA Recognized Programme.
Students on this course have access to student membership of the Institute of Analytics. Successful completion of the course opens pathways to fast-track your progression through the grades of IoA Membership.
"I chose Exeter for its strong global reputation and the business school, where I could grow both academically and personally. The BSc Business Analytics course provided me with a brilliant blend of technical and business thinking, preparing me for my future academic and career journey. Modules… pushed me to think analytically in real-world contexts…provid[ing] me with the opportunity to act as a consultant, conduct an in-depth internal and external analysis followed by a set of strategic recommendations."
"…One of the benefits of the course were the optional modules that we were able to choose, allowing us to tailor the degree programme to our liking and future career path.
The industrial placement year was one of the highlights of my degree. This is a significant opportunity where students have the option to apply materials learnt at university in the real-world, gaining exposure to the work life. I spent 13-months at Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited working as a Business Controlling Undergraduate, where I had the opportunity to provide financial reports, conduct commercial and financial analysis, and present my findings to senior stakeholders. The university’s careers team were excellent throughout the process."
Alexander
BSc Business Analytics
Entry requirements for 2027 entry (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
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| A-Level | AAB | N/A |
| IB | 34/665 | N/A |
| BTEC | DDD | N/A |
| GCSE | C or 4 B or 5 |
Grade C or 4 in English Language Grade B or 5 in GCSE Mathematics (or GCE A-Level/AS Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Core Mathematics) |
| Access to HE | 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade | N/A |
| T-Level | Distinction | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: BBB |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
Course content
Your first year is composed of compulsory modules to ensure you receive a strong grounding in the core competencies of your degree, as well as the ability to undertake 30 credits of optional modules, meaning you can begin to explore areas of interest.
Your second year develops your analytics skills to an intermediate level, whilst enabling much more flexibility to pursue your interests by allowing for 45 credits of optional modules.
In your final year, whilst compulsory modules develop your knowledge to advanced level, 60 credits of optional modules allow you to specialise according to your interests, or explore a wide range of topics: enabling you to graduate with a broad knowledge base.
You may take option modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
You may notice changes to some of our modules over the coming months. This is because we are making space for the following:
- Minors: Future Skills Pathways - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.
- Skills to Thrive built into every degree - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.
- Increased innovation and wellbeing - More room for creative learning, real-world projects and a healthier study rhythm.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
The BSc Business Analytics degree offers you the opportunity to spend a year working in a related industry or studying abroad.
If you choose one of these options your placement year will take place in your third year, before returning to complete your degree at Exeter in your fourth and final year of study.
You can apply directly to one of these options via UCAS, or you can apply to the standard 3 year BSc Business Analytics course and transfer onto one of these options in the first term of your first year.
with Industrial Experience
120 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Business School Industrial Experience | 120 | |
BUS3002: Business School Industrial Experience
Summary:
This module allows you to undertake and to learn from an extended work placement during the third year of a four-year With Industrial Experience WIE' programme. To progress to this module, you will have completed the employability modules BSD1002 and BSD2002 in your 1st and 2nd year, and will have secured a suitable (33 week minimum) placement which has been approved by the Business School.
Having developed the career management skills necessary for a competitive graduate labour market, this is an invaluable opportunity to put the theory learned into practice in the workplace and to focus on your professional skills development.
Throughout your 'industry' year, you will receive guidance from an academic 'WIE tutor' and the Careers team, who will support and encourage you to fully maximise the developmental opportunities provided by your work experiences. Your personal development will also be supported through the completion of an assessed placement 'WIE PORTFOLIO', submitted in stages as you advance through your placement year.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation
You can undertake a work placement in the UK or elsewhere in the world. Overseas placements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
External Engagement
with Year Abroad
120 credits of compulsory modules - please select one module from UEBS Streatham Year Abroad, Stage 3, Compulsory Choice Group.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory Choice | ||
| Year Abroad (Study and Work Placement) | 120 | |
| Year Abroad (Study) | 120 | |
| Year Abroad | 120 | |
BUS3000A: Year Abroad (Study and Work Placement)
This module is for undergraduate Business School students to study and work abroad in their 3rd of 4 years on the 'With Year Abroad' programme. With this module you can spend one semester studying at a European or non-European partner institution and 6 months' work placement abroad in a country of your choice.
An important element of international business is for you to understand the political, economic, and cultural differences between countries. By studying at another university and undergoing a work placement abroad as part of your degree programme, you will learn to think globally and come to understand how the world is interconnected through business. Adding an international component to your business degree, which may or not include learning of a foreign language, will make you more competitive in today's multicultural, global business environment. You will also have access to a range of modules, potentially in areas not offered at Exeter, taught in a different learning culture and therefore broadening your overall academic experience.
The module introduces you to the experience of academic study outside the UK, and, for some of you, a different language. It aims to challenge preconceptions and assumptions about higher education learning by exposing you to a different approach to academic study.
BUS3000B: Year Abroad (Study)
This module is for undergraduate Business School students to study abroad in their 3rd of 4 years on the 'With Year Abroad' programme. With this module you can spend an academic year at one of the Business School's European partner institutions, a partner institution outside of Europe, or combine one semester study at a European and one semester at a non-European partner institution
An important element of international business is for you to understand the political, economic, and cultural differences between countries. By studying at another university as part of your degree programme, you will learn to think globally and come to understand how the world is interconnected through business. Adding an international component to your business degree, which may or not include learning of a foreign language, will make you more competitive in today's multicultural, global business environment. You will also have access to a range of modules, potentially in areas not offered at Exeter, taught in a different learning culture and therefore broadening your overall academic experience.
The module introduces you to the experience of academic study outside the UK, and, for some of you, a different language. It aims to challenge preconceptions and assumptions about higher education learning by exposing you to a different approach to academic study.
BUS3000C: Year Abroad
This module is for undergraduate Business School students to work abroad in their 3rd of 4 years on the 'with Year Abroad' programme. To progress to this module, you would have completed BSD2005 and would have found a suitable placement abroad (outside of UK) for a minimum of 24 weeks and a maximum of 33 weeks.
An important element of international business is for you to understand the political, economic, and cultural differences between countries. By undergoing a work placement abroad as part of your degree programme, you will learn to think globally and come to understand how the world is interconnected through business. Adding an international component to your business degree, which may or may not include learning a foreign language, will make you more competitive in today's multicultural, global business environment.
The module assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to present and evaluate the knowledge and skills that you have developed and gained while on your year abroad work placement.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Course variants
Overview
The BSc Business Analytics degree offers you the opportunity to spend a year working in a related industry or studying abroad.
If you choose one of these options your placement year will take place in your third year, before returning to complete your degree at Exeter in your fourth and final year of study.
You can apply directly to one of these options using the UCAS codes below, or you can apply to the standard 3-year BSc Business Analytics course and transfer onto one of these options in the first term of your first year.
BSc Business Analytics with Industrial Experience
UCAS code: N301
Why choose a year in industry?
- Gain a proven work history that is excellent to discuss at job interviews and gives you a head start in the working world
- Get paid! Typical salaries range from £19,000 to £23,000 but can extend from £15,000 to £52,000
- Over 50% of students are offered graduate jobs from their placement employer
- 97% of With Industrial Experience graduates were in graduate employment or postgraduate study within 6 months of graduating, compared to 93.5% of non-WIE graduates (DLHE 2017)
- Increase your confidence and resilience, and make friends for life
What does a year in industry mean for me?
The ‘With Industrial Experience’ (WIE) pathway is a four year version of your degree, in which your third year is spent in a professional placement before returning to university for your fourth and final year. The Business School Careers Team supports you every step of the way, helping you identify placement providers, create a strong application, practice interview techniques, and support you while you are in placement. The placement year assessment currently comprises:
- Progress reports provided by employers
- A reflective essay
- A business report
How do I secure a placement and where can I go?
You are responsible for sourcing and securing a work placement, but you will be supported throughout by the Business School Careers Team and assigned an academic tutor for the duration of your placement. Placements are available internationally. Previous placement providers include Adidas, Apple, ASOS, Bank of England, Deloitte, Disney, EY, GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, PwC
Does it count towards my degree?
The placement year is assessed and contributes 1/7th of your final degree classification when you graduate.
Does it affect my tuition fee?
During your placement year you will pay a reduced tuition fee of approximately 20% of the maximum fee for that year. Find out more on our tuition fee webpages.
How do I apply?
'With Industrial Experience’ is available on all Business School undergraduate programmes. You can apply through UCAS or ask to transfer onto WIE in the first term of your first year. Find out more on our careers pages.
Other work experience options
If you choose not to undertake the four year WIE pathway, there are other ways to gain work experience, from the Business Internships and Placements Module, to summer internships. Find out more on our careers pages.
BSc Business Analytics with Year Abroad
UCAS code: N302
Why choose a year abroad?
- In a complex and hyper-connected world, it is more important than ever to demonstrate a global outlook to employers
- A report by Universities UK International shows that graduates who are mobile during their degree are more likely to earn more than non-mobile peers
- Broaden your perspective in a way that benefits you for life: accelerating your resilience and flexibility, developing your ability to communicate across cultures, and demonstrating that you take the initiative
- We find students return from their year abroad with heightened self-confidence and an impressive work ethic.
What does a year abroad mean for me?
The ‘With Year Abroad’ (WYA) pathway is a four-year version of your degree, in which your third year is spent studying at one of our 60 partner universities (spanning 26 countries), before returning to university for your fourth and final year. There is also the opportunity to combine study and work abroad, doing a semester of study at one of our partner universities followed by a semester of work in a placement that you secure anywhere in the world. The Business School Study Abroad Team supports you every step of the way, helping you to decide where to go, create a strong application, and supporting you while you are abroad.
Where can I go?
We have partners in: Canada, USA, Mexico, Peru, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand
Does it count towards my degree
The placement year is assessed and contributes 1/7th of your final degree classification when you graduate.
Does it affect my tuition fees?
If you spend a full academic year studying abroad you will pay a reduced fee of approximately 15% of the maximum fee for that year.
How do I apply?
Year abroad options are available on all Business School undergraduate programmes. You can apply for the four year ‘With Year Abroad’ variant of your degree through UCAS or ask to transfer onto the WYA programme in your first year. Acceptance is dependent on satisfactory academic performance and the level of research you have undertaken into your chosen institution. Find out more on our study abroad webpages.
Other study abroad options
If you choose not to undertake the full year studying abroad, there are other ways to gain a taste of the study abroad experience. You can spend two to six weeks at one of our international partner universities. Find out more on our study abroad webpages.
Fees
Tuition fees for 2027 entry
UK students: £10,050 per year
International students: £25,700 per year
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £8 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2027/28 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. We also provide scholarships for sport, music and other achievements, alongside regional and partner awards such as The Beacon Trust. Financial support is available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
* Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details.
Learning and teaching
How will I learn?
You will learn through a mix of:
- Lectures of one or two hours once a week for each module. These give you the information central to the module and help you understand complex ideas.
- Seminars and tutorials every week or every other week for each module. They cover in-depth discussions of topics introduced in lectures.
- Total timetabled study hours (lectures, seminars, tutorials) for your whole degree are on average between 11 and 14 hours per week. In addition you are expected to complete an average of 20-25 hours of independent or group study per week.
How will I be assessed?
Modules are assessed through a mixture of:
- Group work
- Coursework
- Project work
- Examinations
The weighting of these components varies according the module. Coursework is typically between 2,500 and 6,000 words in length, and exams are usually held at the end of the module in January and May/June.
Where will I study?
You will be based at the purpose built University of Exeter Business School located on the Streatham Campus in Exeter, Devon.
Optional modules outside of this course
Each year, if you have optional modules available, you can take up to 30 credits in a subject outside of your course. This can increase your employability and widen your intellectual horizons.
Minors: Future Skills Pathways
You can study a Future Skills Pathway alongside your main degree by choosing up to 30 credits of modules from a different subject area in your second and final years.
Your future
The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of careers and employability support for Undergraduate students. Visit the Business School Career Zone web page for more information.
Global opportunities
The BSc Business Analytics degree adopts an international outlook meaning you will develop an understanding of the global business environment. Combined with the opportunity to study abroad or work a year in industry, you will be well-placed to work for local or international companies.
Your degree demonstrates that you have the following professional skills
- Use data and analytics to inform business decision making
- The ability to use data and analytics confidently, creatively and imaginatively in order to resolve a wide range of operation and strategic problems facing organisations across sectors
- Resilience in a fast changing world in which data is pervasive
- Adaptable to the implementation of new technologies within the analytics domain
- Broad skills in other areas of business and management and flexible in their application, enabling you to pursue careers outside analytics
- Project management, negotiation, communication and influencing
BSc Business Analytics graduate roles may include:
- Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Data Consultant
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Market Analyst
- HR Analyst
- Project Manager
- Business Development
- Brand Management
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