University of Essex

PhD Business Analytics

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The PhD Business Analytics at the University of Essex equips you with advanced analytical and computational skills to tackle complex business challenges. In today’s data-driven world, businesses, policymakers, and entrepreneurs rely on modern insights to drive decision-making. This programme prepares you to meet that demand, combining classical statistical techniques with modern computational methods to analyse real-world business, market, and societal data.

As a research student, you will explore areas such as Complex Systems, Network Analysis, Market Behaviour, Organisation Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. You’ll receive personalised supervision, gaining the expertise needed to conduct impactful research.

This programme is offered at Essex Business School, the largest department at the University of Essex, where you'll join the Strategy, Operations, and Entrepreneurship Group at the Southend Campus. You will also engage with a strong international academic community and have opportunities to present your work at research events.

The PhD Business Analytics from the University of Essex can be pursued full-time, part-time, or as an MPhil, making it a flexible and rewarding pathway to a career in academia, research, or industry.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, or equivalent, with a minimum score of 5.5 in all other components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500

  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776

  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500

  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

A PhD in Business Analytics from the University of Essex cab lead to the following career opportunities: 

  • University Lecturer/Researcher
  • Data Scientist
  • Business Intelligence Analyst 
  • Consultant
  • Product Manager
  • Market Research Analyst

Cost of study

The PhD in Business Analytics at the University of Essex costs £19,650 per year. Fees will be increased for each academic year of study.

Admission

Applicants should submit their applications via UCAS. For further details and expert guidance, please contact one of our trained counsellors.

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