Learn how emerging technologies are transforming business, and develop the skills to lead in an AI-driven world. This pioneering Business and AI degree equips you with a strong foundation in management, marketing, finance and analytics, while developing your understanding of how AI can be used to solve business challenges and drive innovation. You’ll study cutting-edge topics such as machine learning, digital transformation and human–machine collaboration, taught by research-focused academics and industry experts. You’ll develop the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business teams, and to consider the ethical and social implications of AI. You’ll benefit from the University of Southampton Business School’s close links with industry, applying your knowledge to real business projects. In your final year, you’ll complete a major AI-driven business project, and you also have options to take a four year study abroad or an industrial placement in your third year.
A Level: AAB | Typical offer: AAB | Scottish Higher | 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" | Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF): DD | DD in the Business BTEC Diploma plus A grade from one A-level. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying. | Access to HE Diploma: 39 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 6 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | 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. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 6*/B). * Grade 5 in mathematics (in the new reformed GCSE's) can be accepted if an applicant has grade B in A levels Maths, Physics, Economics, Geography, Psychology or Business. Please note we cannot accept a grade 5 in mathematics if you are studying other qualifications, the requirement is a grade 6. | Scottish Advanced Higher | 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. | Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF): DDD | 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. | Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF): D | D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A levels. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | DD in the Business BTEC National Diploma plus A from one A-level. BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying. | Extended Project: A | The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following alternative offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: ABB plus grade A in the EPQ. | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma: DD | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business is accepted with DD 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. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 34 UCAS points | 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. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: B | AAB from 3 A levels or AA from two A levels and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | 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. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H1H2H2H2H2H2 | All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in Mathematics and English, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDD | 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. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels | OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma: D | Distinction from an OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business if combined with two suitable A levels with grades A's. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3M2 | 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.
Some of the modules you may study include; Implementing Digital Transformation to Utilise AI; Innovation, Technology and the Environment; and Digital Business Models. For a full list of modules, please visit our course page.
Please see our website for further details and updates regarding tuition fees. We anticipate that international tuition fee levels for 2027 entry will be confirmed in August 2026. — UG 2027 Entry - Home Confirmed, International TBC
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