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Business Analytics

Course details
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 7 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site - Aberdeen
Awarded by:
Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Course summary

This interdisciplinary course will enable you to take a data-driven approach to business challenges, preparing you to manage, analyse and visualise data effectively. This course has been designed in response to huge demand from employers for individuals with data and digital skills who can turn data into insight and insight into action.

You will develop skills and knowledge of the fundamentals of data management, analysis and presentation and you will put these skills into practice through projects and placement, preparing you for a career in business analytics. You will learn from experts in the fields of business analytics, information and data management, data science, communications, computing and business management.

Working across multiple disciplines, the blend of business, technical with analytical knowledge makes this business analytics degree uniquely valuable. Graduate from this course will be perfectly positioned for roles including as Business Analytics Manager, Insight Analyst or Business Intelligence Officer. These roles fill a key gap in supporting organisations to being data driven and often acting as ‘translators’, working between data scientists or machine learning engineers and broader business units.

Modules

Assessment method

You will engage with the course through online and on-campus learning materials, lectures, tutorials, workshops and live client projects. These comprise of a mix of group study, discussion, simulation and presentations of findings by teams and individuals. You will work across different schools engaging with staff and students from different courses.

You will be supported in your portfolio and professional development ensuring you graduate not only with a degree, but a portfolio that evidences your ability to put your learning into practice.

Access to our virtual learning environment, Moodle, is also provided giving you access from home to learning materials.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
NG11
Institution code:
R36
Campus name:
Main Site - Aberdeen

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
BBCC

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 26

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3H3H3H3

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

Scottish Higher BCC-CCCC

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests. Find out more at the URL providedhttps://www.rgu.ac.uk/english

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.

Learn more on the Robert Gordon University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820*
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9535*
EU & International£18940*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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