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Overview
Top reasons to study with us
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9th for Business and Management
The Guardian University Guide (2025)
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Business Analysts are highly sought after for their quantitative and business skills
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Top 100 for Statistics and Operational Research in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2024
Introduction
By studying BSc Business Analytics, you will develop the tools and skills to tackle complex decision-making in the modern business world, underpinned by organised processes in supply chains, manufacturing, distribution and retailing of goods, transport and logistics, and delivery of services. You will learn to apply quantitative and statistical methods skillfully. You will develop skills in data analysis, visualisation, problem structuring, and problem-solving. Modelling, programming, project management, and negotiation skills, which are grounded in practical issues and the experiences of organisations, will give you the competence and confidence to address the grand challenges organisations face.
Why Lancaster?
You will develop the hybrid skills modern businesses need. Businesses are looking for graduates with data literacy and quantitative skills, alongside a solid understanding of business systems and organisational cultures, who can contextualise problems and think creatively to arrive at practical, cost-efficient solutions.
On this course, you will learn the skills needed to work in teams to solve difficult, multi-dimensional problems, deliver reports and presentations, work independently and robustly, and communicate well with a range of people within an organisation. By developing these skills, you will be able to work effectively on projects, understand and analyse data, and contribute to good decision-making.
The course includes specialised topics such as operations management, forecasting, optimisation, programming, and negotiation skills. These subjects help build a solid understanding of how data and technologies can be applied to improve performance and generate insight within an organisation so that it can face future challenges. You will be taught these topics using case studies. This approach creates a practical learning environment where you can make the most of your potential.
The flexibility to tailor your studies
The course offers you the flexibility to pursue your interests. You can tailor your studies through a choice of optional modules and study options. Not only are there options to take the course with a placement year or time studying abroad, but you could also specialise in one of three tracks:
- The Business Analytics track delivers the analytical tools to develop practical, numerate and computer-based solutions to various business problems.
- The Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management track explores the problems faced by operations/supply chain/logistics managers in our ever-changing world.
- If you are interested in designing and managing the computer-based systems of our digital economy, the Information Systems track is for you.
Take your learning further
This course is also available with the option to spend your third year on an industry placement or studying abroad at one of our partner universities before returning to Lancaster to complete your degree in year four.
Both options will broaden your experience, and build your confidence. You pay a reduced tuition fee for placement and study abroad years.
Careers
As a Business Analytics graduate, you will have many skills which are highly sought by employers, including the ability to intelligently use data to inform decision making. Modern businesses rely upon intelligent data analysis to make evidence-based decisions. They need individuals who: are data-literate, have a good understanding of models, are creative, can solve problems, are robust thinkers, can communicate well, can make good decisions, and work effectively in project teams.
Our graduates are ready to take on a variety of roles, including data analyst, consultant, and data scientist. They are prepared to face the modern challenges of the business landscape and adapt to new technologies.
Your degree can be applied across the business world. Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of companies around the world in a variety of roles. Some of our recent BSc Business Analytics graduates have gone on to work for companies including:
- Accenture
- Amazon
- Bloomberg
- John Lewis
- Lloyds Banking Group
- PwC
- Sky
The roles they have taken on include: account executive, credit analyst, customer analyst, fraud and financial crime consultant, operations manager, and data scientist. Others have continued to postgraduate study at Lancaster and other prestigious institutions in the UK and abroad.
Our award-winning careers team provides dedicated careers and placement services. We offer a range of innovative services for Management School students, including:
- Embedded careers education throughout the degree
- Career information, advice, and guidance appointments with specialist careers coaches
- Weekly workshops on key employability skills
- Exposure to international career options and networks
- Connections to strong networks of employers and alumni
- Support in finding and acquiring work experience opportunities, including placements and internships
- Lifelong access to all LUMS careers services
Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but you also graduate with the relevant life and work-based skills. Every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award, which allows you to complete key activities such as work experience, employability awareness, career development, campus community and social development. Visit our careers section for more details.
Entry requirements
These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. You may need to have qualifications in relevant subjects. In some cases we may also ask you to attend an interview or submit a portfolio. You must also meet our English language requirements.
Find more about these qualifications and others not shown here
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ABB
30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.
DDM
A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D
32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.
Distinction overall
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International foundation programmes
Delivered in partnership with INTO Lancaster University, our one-year tailored foundation pathways are designed to improve your subject knowledge and English language skills to the level required by a range of Lancaster University degrees. Visit the INTO Lancaster University website for more details and a list of eligible degrees you can progress onto.
Contextual admissions
Contextual admissions could help you gain a place at university if you have faced additional challenges during your education which might have impacted your results. Visit our contextual admissions page to find out about how this works and whether you could be eligible.
Course structure
Enhancing our curriculum
We continually review and enhance our curriculum to ensure we are delivering the best possible learning experience, and to make sure that the subject knowledge and transferable skills you develop will prepare you for your future.
We will publish more detailed information about the structure of this degree course for 2026-entry in June 2025, ahead of our summer undergraduate open days. This will include overviews of the core modules you will take and examples of optional modules which may be available to you.
Fees and funding
We set our fees on an annual basis and the 2026/27 entry fees have not yet been set.
As a guide, our fees in 2025/26 were:
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| £9,535 | £25,450 |
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There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.
Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.
College fees
Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small college membership fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.
For students starting in 2025, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses.
Computer equipment and internet access
To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.
The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.
Study abroad courses
In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. VISA or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel. Some countries may require proof of funds.
Placement and industry year courses
In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs. Depending on the employer and your job, you may have other costs such as copies of personal documents required by your employer for example.
The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.
Home fees are subject to annual review, and may be liable to rise each year in line with UK government policy. International fees (including EU) are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.
We will charge tuition fees to Home undergraduate students on full-year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:
- Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard tuition fee
- Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard tuition fee
International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will be charged the same percentages as the standard International fee.
Please note that the maximum levels chargeable in future years may be subject to changes in Government policy.
Scholarships and bursaries
Details of our scholarships and bursaries for students starting in 2026 are not yet available.
You can use our scholarships for 2025-entry applicants as guidance.
Student insight
“What I love most about my course is how it combines analytical and practical skills, making it relevant for solving real business challenges. The lecturers are not only knowledgeable but also approachable.”
Ailiya, BSc Business Analytics
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Student societies
Take advantage of our range of academic societies that help you learn and network outside your studies. You could be part of the team running a society, giving you valuable leadership skills.
Lancaster University Entrepreneurship Society has a mission of inspiring students to see the potential in entrepreneurship and teaching them about the fundamentals of the business start-up process. The group engages successful entrepreneurs in events, as well as organising challenging business games and competitions. The society is a forum where students can come together as a community, with possibilities to share, improve and realise potential business ideas through workshops, competitions and speakers.
LUMS Alumni for life
When you join Lancaster University, you become part of a global network of over 170,000 graduates across more than 190 countries.
As a Lancaster University Management School alumnus, you’ll belong to a vibrant community of fellow graduates worldwide.
Alumni profiles
Link: click to see Brenda Wibisono
Brenda Wibisono
BSc Business Analytics and Consultancy, 2021
Lancaster University not only provided me with a Business Analytics degree, but also filled my life with very precious moments and unforgettable lessons.
Link: click to see Jin Jiang
Jin Jiang
BSc Business Analytics and Consultancy , 2019
I have benefitted from Lancaster University because of the brand internationally and its great reputation.
Ranked in the QS global top 100
Lancaster is ranked 10th in the UK and in the top 100 in the world for Statistics and Operational Research according to the QS World Rankings by Subject 2024, one of 11 subjects at Lancaster to be featured in the top 100 in these prestigious listings.
QS Rankings by subject 2024Similar courses
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Business and Management
- Business Analytics (Industry) BSc Hons : N1N3
- Business Analytics (Study Abroad) BSc Hons : N1N4
- Business and Human Resource Management BSc Hons : N600
- Business and Human Resource Management (Industry) BSc Hons : N602
- Business and Human Resource Management (Study Abroad) BSc Hons : N601
- Business Management BSc Hons : N102
- Business Management (Industry) BSc Hons : N104
- Business Management (Study Abroad) BSc Hons : N103
- Business Management for Entrepreneurship BSc Hons : N1N2
- Business Management for Entrepreneurship (Industry) BSc Hons : N2N2
- Business Management for Entrepreneurship (Study Abroad) BSc Hons : N2N3
- International Management BSc Hons : N123
- International Management (Industry) BSc Hons : N124
- International Management (Study Abroad) BSc Hons : N125
- Management and Digital Technologies BSc Hons : GN51
- Management and Digital Technologies (Industry) BSc Hons : GN52
- Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) BSc Hons : GLN0
- Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) (Industry) BSc Hons : GLN1
- Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) (Study Abroad) BSc Hons : GLN2
Important information
The information on this site relates primarily to 2026/2027 entry to the University and every effort has been taken to ensure the information is correct at the time of publication.
The University will use all reasonable effort to deliver the courses as described, but the University reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses. In exceptional circumstances that are beyond the University’s reasonable control (Force Majeure Events), we may need to amend the programmes and provision advertised. In this event, the University will take reasonable steps to minimise the disruption to your studies. If a course is withdrawn or if there are any fundamental changes to your course, we will give you reasonable notice and you will be entitled to request that you are considered for an alternative course or withdraw your application. You are advised to revisit our website for up-to-date course information before you submit your application.
More information on limits to the University’s liability can be found in our legal information.
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