Winchester School of Art - Open Day
6 Jun 2026, 09:00
Winchester
Summary
Data is at the centre of how organisations understand their customers and make decisions. At Southampton, you will explore how analytics, technology and business thinking come together to turn data into insight.
This four-year degree develops your analytical and technical skills, preparing you to work with complex data from sources such as social media and the internet. You will learn how to interpret this data and apply your findings to real-world business challenges.
In your third year, you will complete a paid industry placement. This is your opportunity to gain practical experience with organisations such as Microsoft and JP Morgan, applying your knowledge in a professional environment and building confidence for your future career.
Key features of the course
Take your learning into the workplace with a paid placement year - Supported by an award-winning placements team, you will gain experience, develop your network and strengthen your CV.
Build strong industry connections - Our links with organisations such as Microsoft and JP Morgan give you insight into how analytics is used in practice.
Apply your skills in real contexts - Work on industry projects and hands-on tasks that reflect current business challenges.
Broaden your knowledge - Study interdisciplinary modules, including options such as languages and social data science, to complement your analytical expertise.
Learn from experts in research and industry. Your teaching is shaped by academics and professionals working at the forefront of analytics and decision-making.
Student support
Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will guide you throughout your time at Southampton, offering support with your studies, career planning and wellbeing. You will also have access to a range of academic skills and pastoral services.
Further information
Graduates are prepared for careers in business analytics, data science, consultancy and digital strategy. Your placement year provides valuable experience and networking opportunities, helping you stand out in competitive job markets.
"Some of the modules you may study include Business Analytics Programming; Financial Management; and Digital Business Models.
For a full list of modules, please visit our course page."
We'll assess you using essays; individual and group projects; written exams
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Typical offer: AAB
DDD in the Business BTEC National Extended Diploma
BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit
Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).
Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"
DD in the Business BTEC National Diploma plus grade A from one A-level.
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels.
DDD in the Business BTEC Extended Diploma.
BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.
DD in the Business BTEC Diploma plus A grade from one A-level.
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA from two A levels
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Typical offer: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level and grade 4 at SL in Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer.
Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
AAB from 3 A levels or AA from two A levels and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. Applicants taking the EPQ in addition to three A Levels may also be made an alternative offer one grade below the standard offer, ie ABB plus an A in the EPQ.
All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in Mathematics and English, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.
D3, D3, M2 in three Principal subjects
Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer.
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6*/B).
Please note we cannot accept a grade 5 in mathematics if you are studying other qualifications, the requirement is a grade 6.
If you are studying an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Business then this is accepted and we strongly suggest you contact us before applying if you are studying a different subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with one suitable A level with grade A. If your OCR is not in Business, we strongly suggest you contact us before applying.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with two suitable A levels with grade A's - but care must be taken with subjects when combining Diplomas and A levels. As per our A level restricted subjects, we can only accept one restricted subject.
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate, International Foundation Programmes in the UK. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant.
For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Social Sciences Admissions Team at AdmissionsUG.SS@soton.ac.uk
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page.http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page.
Most of the students who previously enrolled on this course joined us with grades lower than our published entry criteria. After receiving their grades, we carefully considered each students’ individual circumstances before confirming their place on their chosen course.
We encourage everyone with the potential to succeed to apply, regardless of their background. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer lower than the typical offer for that programme.
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.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
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* 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.
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