Data Analytics for Business and Finance with Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
King's College London, University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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29-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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29-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Our Data Analytics for Business and Finance BSc equips students with essential skills for data-driven decision-making in business and finance. You will master analytical problem-solving tools, data visualisation techniques, and data manipulation skills. The curriculum integrates business, finance, economics, and technology, providing a comprehensive understanding of the field. Hands-on experience with advanced data science tools will ensure you can generate innovative solutions and actionable ...Read more

Our Data Analytics for Business and Finance BSc equips students with essential skills for data-driven decision-making in business and finance. You will master analytical problem-solving tools, data visualisation techniques, and data manipulation skills. The curriculum integrates business, finance, economics, and technology, providing a comprehensive understanding of the field. Hands-on experience with advanced data science tools will ensure you can generate innovative solutions and actionable insights, while the year in the industry will provide you with practical insights and professional connections. The programme also covers a broad range of business and finance modules and develops transferable skills such as effective communication and collaboration, problem-solving, and teamwork skills preparing you for dynamic roles in data analytics, business, and finance in an increasingly globalised world.Key benefits- Our integrated curriculum combines data analytics with business, finance, economics, and technology for a well-rounded approach.- Emphasizes on practical experience with advanced data science tools and real-world applications.- Optional placement year or study abroad in your third year, with opportunities to work in the UK or internationally. Enhances practical experience and provides valuable professional connections.- Taught in a central London location which offers close ties to leading business and financial institutions.- Build a strong foundation for advanced studies and enhance employability through critical thinking and effective communication skills.- Ranked joint 1st in the UK for Graduate Outcomes (Business & Management Studies, The Complete University Guide 2024).We’ve designed this course to equip you with essential skills in data-driven decision-making in contemporary business and financial environments, and provide hand-on experiences in the heart of London to support a career in data analytics, business, or finance.Course Aims- Cultivate analytical problem-solving tools, including data visualization techniques and data manipulation skills, empowering you to tackle intricate challenges inherent in the realm of business and finance.- Foster an interdisciplinary understanding by highlighting the interconnectedness of data analytics with various fields such as business, finance, economics, and technology, enabling you to grasp the multifaceted nature of the discipline.- Provide hands-on experience in applying advanced data science tools to business and financial data, develop technical acumen and the ability to synthesize data from diverse sources to generate innovative solutions to complex business and financial challenges and to derive actionable insights from data.- Provide appropriate skills and knowledge to be able to evaluate and critically reflect on broader ethical and societal impact of business and financial data.- Foster the development of transferable skills, such as effective communication and collaboration skills, an appetite for continuous learning, and exposure to innovative technologies, positioning our students to thrive in dynamic and evolving roles within data analytics, finance, and related fields.

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Entry requirements

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A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:39,M:6,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D2,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

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

H1,H1,H1,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.Must include grade A* in Mathematics. Notes:If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Must include grade A in an Advanced Higher in Mathematics.Notes: We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

Must include grade A in an Advanced Higher in Mathematics.Notes: We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction.

Must include grade D3 in a Principal subject in Mathematics.Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King's as one of the Pre-U Principal subjects. Notes: Combinations of Pre-U Principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) can be considered. Where combined with other qualifications, the required subjects need to be at D3 for Principal subjects or grade A at A-levels (or equivalent).

38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.Notes:The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE.Note: IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study either Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.

Must contain Mathematics.

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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King's College London, University of London
Strand London City Of Westminster WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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