MSc Business Analytics with Professional Practice
Course overview
The MSc Business Analytics degree at the University of Law is designed for individuals with a numerical background seeking to enhance their data management, business intelligence, and data analytics skills. This programme is taught by experienced business professionals through workshop-style classes, emphasising practical learning using real-life business case studies.
The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, offering students the option to apply for a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership. It is also an 'Accredited Degree' by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CiM), allowing students to gain industry-recognised qualifications quickly. The programme is available full-time (1 year), part-time (2 years), or with a Professional Practice Year (2 years), and can be studied on-campus or online.
The Professional Practice Year offers options such as an academic dissertation, business plan, project, or a paid placement. Assessment is through a mix of individual assignments, group work, and dissertation/project work. Students will study for one year full-time or two years part-time, divided into three semesters of 13 weeks. Typically, full-time students will study 4 modules per semester, and part-time students will study 2 modules per semester.
Entry requirements
Candidates must provide a personal statement outlining their motivation for the course and pertinent academic details. A suitable academic or professional reference is also required. Students may include their CV to highlight relevant work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants should possess a minimum of a second-class undergraduate degree in disciplines such as accounting, business, economics, finance, marketing, or management.
- Alternatively, applicants with degrees in other fields may be considered if they demonstrate substantial relevant work experience in business.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds are required to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section, or provide equivalent SELT test scores.
Scholarships
Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award
Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.
Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship
Business First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.
Up to £5,000Campus Dean’s Award
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.
Up to £2,000Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate
Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.
Law First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).
Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.
Up to £2,000Science First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.
Up to £5,000The Amal Clooney Scholarship
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Business Analytics with Professional Practice programme can pursue a variety of careers, including:
- Actuarial Analyst
- Advertising Account Executive
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Financial Analyst
Cost of study
For international students enrolled in the MSc Business Analytics with Professional Practice programme at the University of Law, tuition fees differ based on the campus location. The fee for those studying in London is £20,350. However, an International Bursary of £3,000 is available, reducing the effective cost to £17,350. For students studying outside London, the fee is £18,700, with an International Bursary of £2,500, resulting in a cost of £16,200.
Admission
Prospective students can apply for the MSc Business Analytics with Professional Practice programme through the University of Law's website. Our experienced counsellors are available to help you with the application process and to confirm that you meet the programme's entry requirements.
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