BSc Business Economics and Data Analytics

The BSc Business Economics and Data Analytics course at the University of Surrey combines essential economic principles with a strong focus on business operations and strategic management decisions, all powered by the analysis of large datasets. This programme is accredited by CIMA, ensuring its relevance to industry standards and employer needs.

Students on this course will develop highly valued skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and excellent communication abilities in both written and oral presentations. The curriculum equips students with the expertise to understand patterns and make inferences from extensive datasets using leading analytics software, including Python and R. 

Students also have opportunities for industry-ready experience through Professional Training placements, which further prepare them for careers working with large economic datasets.

The University of Surrey is a leading institution, with a Business School dedicated to changing the community, intense research and teaching. Ranked as the UK's 12th most notable university by the Complete University Guide 2025, Surrey offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including Medicine, Law, Engineering, and the Arts, as well as Business Management and Human Resource Management courses.

Candidates require a statement showing reasons for taking the course and other information about their education. An academic or employer reference is also needed, including your CV, during application to show relevant work experience is also an option.

Grade Requirements: 

• Candidates need A Levels, BTEC, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. Similar international A-level qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency: 

• Students from non-English speaking countries require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in other sections. Other equivalent English test scores, like PTE, are also accepted

The tuition fee for international students taking the BSc Business Economics and Data Analytics course at the University of Surrey is £22,000 per year and is subject to increase.

The University of Surrey offers different scholarships and financial assistance to students, one of such is the Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship. It assists excellent international undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds who do not hold other Surrey scholarships and reduces tuition fees by up to £10,000 per year for the duration of the degree programme.

Graduates from the Business Economics and Data Analytics at the University of Surrey can become:

• Risk Analysts
• Economists
• Senior Consultants
• Data Analysts
• Financial Risk Analysts
• Business Intelligence Analyst

Interested students should apply directly through the University's online application portal. You can reach our advisors for further assistance.