Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Analytics course at University of Sussex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A,B,B
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Maths if you are taking A-level Accounting, Business, Chemistry, Economics, Maths, Physics, Psychology or an LIBF Diploma in Financial Studies or Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths (grade B). AAT accounting qualifications can be used as an alternative to the grade 6 GCSE Maths requirement. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Business Analytics course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Computer Science | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Biology | D |
| Economics | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | B |
| Mathematics | C |
| Business Studies | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Government and Politics | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Economics | B |
| Mathematics | C |
| Geography | B |
| Psychology | B |
UCAS code: N100
Here's what University of Sussex says about its Business Analytics course.
Top 100 in the world for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025)
Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Top 200 in the world for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
About the course
Modern businesses make decisions based on data. Data informs everything from finance and logistics to marketing and policy. Many industries need professionals who can translate data into insights.
Our Business Analytics BSc is for anyone looking for a data-driven business career. You'll develop data-driven decision-making skills which are useful across economics, statistics, finance and marketing. You'll be able to use your skills to solve real-world business problems.
On this course you will:
apply the latest data analytics techniques to identify and solve business problems
integrate business knowledge with analytical insights to inform strategic decision-making
use advanced tools in econometrics, machine learning, marketing analytics and business intelligence
learn through hands-on projects, case studies and working with industry partners.
To support the development of your technical and analytical skills, you’ll study digital tools used in the analytics profession, including:
coding environments such as Python, R, and Stata for statistical modelling
Power BI and Tableau for dashboard design, business reporting, and data storytelling
advanced use of Excel for financial analysis, forecasting, and simulation.
Our research-active faculty are at the forefront of the latest developments in business analytics. Among their areas of expertise is AI, econometrics, marketing - analytics and strategic management.
We have strong industry links and there are opportunities to collaborate with outside companies during the course.
The Business School follows the principles of Responsible Business Education (PRME). The course will help you assess the ethical impact of data-driven decision making, and its impact on policy, practice and people when addressing global business challenges.
About the University of Sussex Business School
Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.
Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.
Location
Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Source: University of Sussex
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Economics
Location
Main Site | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business studies
• Business computing
• Business economics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £23,500 per year |
| International | £23,500 per year |
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Two stars: Could be better
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Not really a social being
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Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.
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As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team
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Ancient and not really modern
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The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Business Analytics course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
64%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
80%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
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How well organised is your course?
77%
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Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
high
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
The Business Analytics course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
The Business Analytics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sussex graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
63%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
17%
Business and public service associate professionals
11%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
8%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
89%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
61%
Information Technology Professionals
9%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Finance Professionals
7%
Administrative occupations
7%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
The Business Analytics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Sussex graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£30.7k
First year after graduation
£35.2k
Third year after graduation
£46.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£27.7k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£45.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£32.8k
Third year after graduation
£42k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business Analytics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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