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Business Analytics

MSc

Start date:

September 2025

Duration:

September intake – 1 year (full-time)
January 2026 Intake - 1 year and 6 months (full-time)

Please add an additional year if undertaking the Professional Experience Year: integrated 2-year masters

Number of credits:

180

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Saturday 10 May 2025

Launch your career as a business data analyst in London! This new programme equips you with the skills needed to analyse data and transform it into actionable insights. Learn from industry professionals, use cutting-edge technology, and graduate ready to solve practical business issues using data. 

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This programme will give you a broad understanding of business analysis, integrating elements of computing and business. It’s ideal if you don’t have a computing background and will prepare you for postgraduate opportunities in business analysis.

This course is available as an extended masters for international students

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Modules

Level 7

This is a new programme for 2025. More information will be added shortly. Please contact us if you have any questions 

  • Programming for Business Analysis
  • Analysis of Data
  • Databases
  • Managing Agile Projects
  • Data and Analytics for Marketers
  • Business Intelligence and Reporting
  • MSc Project

September 2025 entry onwards: We are reviewing and updating our curriculum  to ensure our programmes provide the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for the evolving job market.

The modules listed are a sample of those currently offered and may change through the review process. However, the core learning outcomes and themes will remain similar.

Skills

Gain a broad understanding of business analysis.

This programme blends computing and business elements for students without a prior computing background. This includes:

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers software development, data management, data visualisation, project management, marketing, and logistics.
  • Ethical Data Use: Emphasis on the ethical considerations of data usage.
  • Balanced Education: Mix of technical computing and business education.
  • Inclusive for Non-STEM Students: Provides a data analysis education without requiring a STEM degree.
  • Professional Placement: Optional placement to gain real-world experience.

Learning

You’ll experience a variety of teaching methods

  • Diverse Teaching Methods: In your business modules, you’ll take part in lectures and seminars, work on group activities, and analyse case studies to gain a well-rounded understanding of the subject.

  • Active Blended Learning: In computing modules, you’ll watch videos and attend workshops or seminars. You'll work collaboratively in studio-style lab spaces that simulate real-world IT environments, helping you learn by doing.

Assessment

  • Reports: You’ll analyse specific organisations and create detailed reports based on your findings.

  • Presentations: You’ll present your solutions to real-world business problems, showcasing your insights and ideas.

  • Essays: You’ll write in-depth essays on relevant topics, demonstrating your understanding and research skills.

  • Group Work: You’ll participate in group activities, such as analysing case studies and working on collaborative projects, to develop your teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Careers

Upon graduation you'll be well-prepared for various roles across all sectors, including:

  • Data Management: Handle and interpret large data sets.
  • Business Analysis: Provide insights and solutions to improve business operations.
  • Project Management: Oversee and deliver successful projects.
  • Marketing and Logistics: Apply data-driven strategies to these fields.

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Applying

UK Students International Students

Full-time UK postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.

Course subject to curriculum review and validation.

September 2025 entry tuition fees (UK)

Level of study Full-time
MSc £11,250

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for UK students.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.

Course subject to curriculum review and validation.

September 2025 entry tuition fees (international)

Level of study Full-time
MSc £18,250

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for international students.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

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