Program Overview

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Business Analytics BSc (Hons) degree

The Business Analytics BSc (Hons) degree at Loughborough University is a 4-year full-time program with a placement year or a 3-year full-time program. The typical offer for this program is AAB, with fees of £9,535 for UK students and £25,950 for international students per academic year.

Overview

This sector-leading degree at Loughborough Business School develops the skills needed to become a business analyst or work in analytics-related business and management roles. The course includes a placement opportunity, allowing students to apply what they have learned in class to the real world and gain work experience.

Choices and flexibility

The course combines theoretical and technical analytics expertise with practical real-world business applications. There are various options built into the course, enabling students to shape the degree in line with their interests.

Enhanced employability through a third year placement

The program offers several placement pathways, including a year-long or half-year work-based placement, building on students' skills and providing valuable experience in industry. There are also options to study abroad.

Lots of support available

This is a challenging but rewarding program, and support is available both inside and outside the lecture rooms to help students get the most from their experience.

Why you should choose us

Loughborough University is a top 200 university in the world for Business and Management Studies, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. The university is also triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.

What you'll study

Students will gain advanced skills in business analytics alongside a broad coverage of management disciplines. With a wide range of optional modules to choose from, students can tailor the degree towards their specific areas of interest.

Year 1

In the first year, students will build their core knowledge in the principles of business analytics, programming fundamentals, and business in the digital age. They will explore topics like responsible management practice, ethics, business maths, and the fundamentals of management and international business.

Year 2

In the second year, students will build an in-depth understanding of areas like knowledge data and information systems, operations and supply chain management, management science methods, data analysis, the future workplace, and business sustainability. They will have a wide range of optional modules to choose from, including grassroots business, marketing, human resource management, and corporate social irresponsibility.

Final year

In the final year, students will consolidate and add to everything they have learned so far. Core modules include strategic management of big data, advanced analytics for the web and social media, and data management and visualisation. There is also a huge range of optional modules to choose from, allowing students to tailor the topics that fit best with their future career path.

How you'll study

The program includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, independent study, group work, and workshops.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is based on a mixture of coursework and examination, with coursework accounting for 25% to 100% of the total mark, depending on the module.

Placement year

The placement year is an additional award to the final qualification, providing students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and build their skills.

Study abroad

Students can also choose to study abroad for a year, gaining a Diploma in International Studies (DIntS) in addition to their final qualification.

Entry requirements

The typical A-level offer for this program is AAB, with no specific subject requirements but a list of preferred subjects. Students must also achieve the University's English language requirements.

Tuition fees for 2026 entry

The tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 per academic year, while international students pay £25,950 per academic year.

Your future career

Graduates of this program will be highly sought after and enjoy highly rewarding careers in industries such as airline, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, consulting, and financial services. They will work as risk analysts, data officers, supply chain analysts, business development managers, management consultants, market researchers, or operations planners.

Skills for your future

The placement, study abroad, or year in enterprise third-year pathway will give students transferable skills that are valued across the industrial landscape, whether they end up working in retail, manufacturing, or service organizations, or in the private, public, or charity sectors.

Career support services

The University's award-winning Careers Network team is available to help and support students, offering everything from CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions, and mock interview practice sessions to high-profile employer events.