University of Kent

Business Analytics - January Start - MSc

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

How will you set your career on the fast track in a data-driven world? If you’re looking to pivot into the fast-paced world of analytics or upskill for a data-driven future, this course offers a powerful blend of business strategy and technical know-how. Work with real data and tools, like Python and machine learning libraries, to extract insights that matter - all taught through real-world business challenges.

You’ll work with up-to-date tools, large data sets and simulated environments, learning how to extract insights that drive impact. Our programme is designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds, including those new to analytics. This course bridges the technical and practical - ideal if you’re new to analytics but want to make an immediate impact in the workplace.

With a curriculum shaped by employer needs and global trends, you’ll graduate ready for roles in consultancy, data analysis and more - with the experience and confidence to solve real business problems using data. Study the Business Analytics MSc at Kent Business School and graduate with the confidence to excel in your career.

Key highlights

  • Hands-on work with Python and machine learning libraries
  • Taught through real-world business challenges and simulated environments
  • Practice extracting insights from large, real data sets
  • Open to students from diverse backgrounds, including analytics newcomers
  • Curriculum shaped by employer needs and global trends
  • Blends business strategy with technical analytics skills

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

  • Business analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Analytics consultant
  • Management consultant
  • Business intelligence analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £15,000 per year | International: £24,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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