BSc Business and Analytics

The BSc Business and Analytics degree at Northumbria University is a three-year undergraduate programme designed to equip students with a strong understanding of business principles and the crucial skills to analyse data for effective decision-making. 

The course combines business knowledge with the techniques and tools used in data analytics, and help students learn about core business functions such as management, marketing, finance, and operations, alongside developing abilities in statistical analysis, data visualisation, and predictive modelling. This combination will enables students to understand business challenges and use data to find solutions and improve performance.

Students learn on this course by attending lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical computer lab sessions and are assessed through reports, essays, case studies, presentations, and data analysis projects. The course aims to provide students with both the theoretical understanding and the practical skills that are highly sought after by employers in today's data-driven business world.

Northumbria University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a modern university with a strong focus on research and providing excellent education. It has a good reputation for the quality of its teaching and its links with businesses and industries. The university offers various programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering many different fields of study, including subjects such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts. Northumbria University is committed to helping students succeed in their chosen careers by providing them with relevant knowledge and practical skills.

To apply for this course, you will need to write a personal statement. In this statement, please explain your reasons for wanting to study this specific course and provide any other information about your previous studies that is relevant to your application. 

You will also need to get a reference letter from a teacher or an employer who knows you academically or professionally. If you have any work experience, you can also include your CV with your application to give us more details.

Grade Requirements:

• For entry in 2025, the standard academic requirements are 112 UCAS tariff points. You can achieve these points through qualifications like A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, BTEC Diploma at MM, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. 
• The university also accepts international qualifications that are equivalent to A Levels.

English Proficiency:

• If you are an international applicant, you need to show that you have a good understanding of the English language by getting an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS with a minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four parts. 
• The university also accepts other English language qualifications that are equal to IELTS, such as TOEFL and PTE Academic.

For international students, the tuition fee for the first year of study is £20,950. Please remember that the university might increase these fees in the following years of your course.

Northumbria University provides several scholarships for international students who want to study undergraduate or postgraduate courses. If you are an international student starting a postgraduate taught programme in September 2025 or January 2026, you might be able to get a discount of £3,000 on your tuition fees. 

There are also special scholarships for students from specific countries, such as Nigeria and India, which offer different amounts of financial help. For international students who are starting an undergraduate course in September 2025, the International Scholarship can help to reduce the cost of your tuition fees for the first year.

Graduates with a BSc in Business and Analytics will have skills that are in high demand across various industries. Potential career paths include:

• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Financial Analyst
• Operations Analyst

If you are interested in applying for this course, you can submit your application through the UCAS website or by using the online application form on the university's website. If you need any help with the application process, you can speak to one of our trained advisors.