MSc Business Analytics

The Master of Science (MSc) in Business Analytics at Birkbeck, University of London, will give you the ability to look closely at information and use it to make good business choices. The course brings together technical skills in understanding data with real-world knowledge of how companies use information to plan what they do and how well they are performing.

During the course, you'll learn about things like examining data using a computer program called R, creating visual representations of data, looking at data related to marketing, and making forecasts based on data. You'll also write a long essay, called a dissertation, on a business analytics subject that interests you. You can study the programme either for one year (full-time) or two years (part-time), and your lessons will take place in the afternoon or evening. This course is also suitable if you're a graduate who hasn't studied business analytics before. It involves working with numbers and figures, so having previous experience with these kinds of skills would be helpful. If you haven't studied statistics before, don't worry, as there will be a short introductory course to get you up to speed.

Learning methods include lectures, seminars, and hands-on lab sessions with real-world datasets. Assessment is based on coursework, reports, group work, presentations, and a final project, ensuring theoretical understanding and practical application.

Birkbeck, University of London, started as the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823 by Sir George Birkbeck and others. Later, in 1920, it joined the University of London. Birkbeck is known for making it easy for people to study, offering many master's courses in the evening for those who work or have other commitments. Birkbeck's main building is in Bloomsbury, in the central, historical area of the University of London. Four people who studied at Birkbeck have even won Nobel Prizes.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and professional qualifications. When candidates apply, the officials reviewing their application will look at their achievements and what they've done in their careers. 

Grade Requirements

• Candidates are required to have a second-class honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent international qualification.

English Proficiency

• Applicants who want to join this course will need to show they have a good understanding of English. One way to prove this is by taking the IELTS test. If candidates take this test, they will need to get an overall score of 6.5. Also, in each of the four parts of the test (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), they must get a score of at least 6.0.

International students opting for the MSc Business Analytics should expect to pay an annual tuition fee of £22,410 for full-time and £11,205 for part-time study for the 2025/26 academic session.

Birkbeck, University of London, offers scholarships and bursaries that may apply to the MSc Business Analytics course. Some of these scholarships include the Global Future Scholarship, which provides a tuition fee discount ranging from £1,000 to £5,000 for eligible international students enrolling in full-time postgraduate taught programmes, the Birkbeck Business School Master’s Scholarships, which offer up to £1,000 for international students, and the Chevening Scholarships.

Graduates of the MSc Business Analytics from Birkbeck University are well-prepared to analyse business data accurately in job positions such as:

• Business Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Insight Analyst
• Marketing Analyst
• Operations Analyst
• Data Consultant

Candidates should contact one of AHZ’s trained counsellors for personalised guidance on the process before the application closes.