Bachelor in Business Data Analytics (with Foundation Year)

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Apr 1, 2027, and tuition fees are 19,000 GBP per year.

The Bachelor in Business Data Analytics with Foundation Year at Bangor University is a four-year degree for students who need extra support. This program helps you build confidence and knowledge in data analytics. You'll study for four years and graduate with a Bachelor's degree.

The curriculum covers essential topics like economics, data science, and business functions. You'll also learn skills in writing, communication, and digital resource management. Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Bloomberg terminals and Stata software will prepare you for the job market.

Graduates can pursue roles like Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Financial Analyst. Employers in finance, consulting, and technology seek professionals with strong analytical skills. You'll be ready to work in these sectors and more, with optional placement and international experience years to enhance your employability.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.