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Business Analytics MSc

London, Canary Wharf

UK students International students

Study mode

Full-time

UK tuition fees (2026/27)

£25,300

Overseas tuition fees (2026/27)

£46,700

Duration

1 calendar year

Programme starts

September 2026

Applications accepted

Applicants who require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 26 Jun 2026

Applications close at 5pm UK time

Applications open

Applicants who do not require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 28 Aug 2026

Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

We typically require an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with lower second class degrees (i.e. UK 2:2 or the overseas equivalent) may be considered if their application is supported strongly by relevant experience. In exceptional circumstances, we will also consider applicants without higher education qualifications provided they demonstrate a significant track record in this or a related field.

The English language level for this course is: Level 2
Please note that when applicable, students must meet Level 2 English in one single test.

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

This MSc Business Analytics explores how data and analytics are revolutionising areas like strategy, marketing, and operations.

With companies today capturing trillions of bytes of information about their customers, suppliers, and operations, businesses need people who can understand data, process it, extract value from it, visualise it, and clearly communicate it, making data experts who can frame business problems and communicate their solutions, in very high demand.

This programme will equip you with a highly sought-after mix of management insights, statistical, computational, and analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the technology required to handle data at scale, making effective use of the latest business analytics tools. You’ll graduate confident in manipulating and transforming large datasets into elegant solutions to complex business problems.

Join us to develop the skillset needed to make your mark in leadership roles in the next generation of innovation-intensive organisations, whether you want to work in a global corporation, a consulting firm, or a high-growth startup.

Who this course is for

This programme is ideal for you if you want to solve business problems through data.

We are looking for intellectually curious, self-motivated individuals who are passionate about business, technology and people, and who are prepared to commit to a rigorous and intellectually demanding academic programme.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

This degree offers you the following benefits and opportunities:

Study at UCL, a global top 10 global university (QS World University Rankings 2026).
Become part of the UCL School of Management. Ranked 2^nd in the UK for business and management research, where over 95% of the research at the School has been rated as “world-leading” and “internationally excellent” in the latest REF.
Benefit from our extensive industry and faculty networks. We have close links with top global companies and high-growth businesses, many of whom work with our students on their Business Analytics MSc dissertations and projects. Learn more about our employer connections on the School of Management Careers webpage.
Learn from teaching staff who work with and advise global organisations, governments, and the public sector, bringing their unparalleled insight and research from the field, right back into the classroom.
Soak up exceptional views from our site at the iconic One Canada Square, located in the heart of Canary Wharf, London’s global business and financial hub. You’ll also have full access to UCL’s Bloomsbury campus, a London district famous for its cultural and educational institutions.
Apply your newly learned skills to a real business problem through the Term 3 dissertation.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

The foundation of your career

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work with some of the world’s largest companies, such as HSBC, Apple, Lloyds Banking Group, Google, and many more (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-22)

The programme has been instrumental in advancing my career and equipping me with the skills to thrive in the field of business analytics.

Ruoyu Li

MSc Business Analytics

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Employability

As the explosion of data disrupts industries and creates new opportunities, skills in this area will be particularly sought after.

Over the course of your year with us, you’ll learn how to use data to help companies make better decisions and improve business performance.

Your skills will be highly relevant to global corporations, consulting firms and high-growth startups in the finance, retail and technology sectors – particularly in industries and organisations characterised by rapid changes in problems, opportunities and tools.

You’ll leave this programme well-equipped to influence company strategy and decision-making and be confident to drive business performance by transforming data into a powerful strategic asset.

Networking

You’ll have regular opportunities to connect, collaborate with, and build professional contacts as part of your Master’s.

Take part in our specially designed Connected Cohort activities throughout the year, to link up with your peers and alumni.
Develop practical networking skills and grow a personal network that’ll prove invaluable in helping you build a successful career.
Embark on optional study trips with the Global Engagement team to further develop your networks outside of the programme.
Attend the School of Management’s latest New Technologies & Innovation Speaker Series and Business Leader Speaker Series, designed with the support of UCL’s global network to help you develop a deeper understanding of the world of business, its challenges and opportunities, and learn directly from the experience of others at the forefront of their fields.

Accreditation

UCL School of Management is proud to be AACSB accredited - a global mark of excellence that recognises our commitment to innovative, research-led teaching, rigorous academic standards, and preparing students for impactful global careers in business and management.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and project work.

Assessment methods for this programme include in-person examinations, tests, quizzes, individual coursework, group coursework, presentations, and a Dissertation Project.

Each taught module on the programme delivers 10 x 3 hours of core teaching activities, mostly in the format of lectures. In addition to this, students should expect to spend at least 7 hours per module per week during term time on independent study.

For the MSIN0114 dissertation module, students should expect to spend around 40 hours per week working on their supervised project. As projects are highly individualised, the amount of time a student spends on different activities will vary. Included in this will be a variety of workshops/activities designed to support their project.

Modules

The programme consists of 6 core modules (15 credits each), 2 optional modules (15 credits each) and a dissertation project (60 credits).

You can also choose from the list of optional modules, however, there are some restrictions in the selection depending on timetabling and specialist groupings. You will be made aware of the module selection process by the programme team.

The module choices have been strategically selected to ensure that you:

Gain the necessary statistical skills to make effective use of the latest analytics methods and tools
Understand how companies create value and competitive advantage through data
Explore how data and analytics unlock value and improve business performance through high-impact business analytics projects

Core modules in Programming for Business Analytics and Predictive Analytics in Terms 1 and 2 respectively, provide a foundation for delivering an analytical solution to a business problem, flowing naturally into the Term 3 Dissertation Project. Learn more about the types of dissertation projects you can undertake on the UCL School of Management website.

To be successful in your studies, you’ll be expected to complete a significant amount of independent study beyond tutor-led sessions. The total number of weekly hours will vary according to the weekly activities being undertaken.

Compulsory modules

Business Strategy and Analytics

Marketing Analytics

Operations Analytics

Statistical Foundations of Business Analytics

Predictive Analytics

Business Analytics Consulting Project/Dissertation

Programming for Business Analytics

Optional modules

Data Engineering

Data Visualisation

Natural Language Processing

Creativity and Critical Thinking

Leading High Performance Teams

Technology Entrepreneurship

Influence and Negotiations

Decision and Risk Analysis

Fintech

Managing Diversity

Technology and Collective Intelligence

Machine Learning for Domain Specialists

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Business Analytics.

Accessibility

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

Where you'll study

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Home to UCL’s business and management research and education programmes, the UCL School of Management focuses on creating disruptive research and preparing the next generation of creative and influential leaders who can apply the latest technological developments as a strategic asset for businesses in the complex, interconnected world of the future. Through outstanding teaching by leading academics in their field and a fantastic, dedicated careers team at the School, we provide you with the knowledge, skills and networks needed to expand professional opportunities and progress in your career.

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Graduate Open Events: Business Analytics MSc

In this series of online events by UCL School of Management, find out about the School's rigorous MSc programmes in Business Analytics, People Analytics and Human-Centric Management, and Marketing Science. Led by our academics and students, you'll hear how our students gain vital skills including programming, strategic thinking, problem solving and leadership. Our students participate in real company projects and hands-on venture building, later excelling in global careers and industries.

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Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students

Fee description	Full-time
Tuition fees (2026/27)	£25,300
Tuition fees (2026/27)	£46,700

Postgraduate Taught students benefit from a cohort guarantee, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Where the course is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of UK, a fee deposit will be charged at 2.5% of the first year fee.

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of Overseas, a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

This programme does not have any compulsory additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing or photocopying.

You may have opportunities to undertake optional international study trips. The costs of such trips are usually covered by students although some elements may be subsidised or have grants available depending on the destination, organisational and support responsibilities. On average, costs would be around £1,500 to £2,500 depending on the trip location, personal flight preferences and spending habits, as well as the prevailing exchange rates.

For in-person teaching, UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2025. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

The Fulbright Commission Award

The Fulbright Commission Award is available for a US graduate student or those with equivalent experience in a relevant field to study the Business Analytics MSc. Please note this is only available to citizens of the United States of America. Further details are on the Fulbright website and the Fulbright US Student Program website.

MSc Business Analytics Scholarship

Scholarships of up to £10,000 are available for the MSc Business Analytics Scholarship in the 2026/27 academic year.

The UCL School of Management’s mission is to ‘Create disruptive research and entrepreneurial leaders for the complex, interconnected world of the future.’ As a scholarship applicant, we invite you to reflect on this mission in the context of your personal values and ambitions.

Further details of the scholarship, how to apply, and eligibility criteria are available.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

: UCL East London Scholarship

Deadline: 25 June 2026

Value: Tuition fees plus £17,096 stipend ()

Criteria Based on financial need

Eligibility: UK

Next steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

A staged admissions process is in place for this course. This means that when you apply, your application will be considered with all others that have submitted before the deadline. This enables us to ensure that all applications are considered fairly and equally.

Applications submitted, and considered complete by 8 December 2025 can expect to receive a response on their application by 9 February 2026.

Applications submitted, and considered complete by 20 February 2026 can expect to receive a response on their application by 24 April 2026.

Applications submitted, and considered complete by 17 April 2026 can expect to receive a response on their application by 5 June 2026.

Non-visa nationals only: Applications submitted, and considered complete by 28 August 2026, can expect to receive a response on their application by 21 September 2026.

Please note that our 'response' may include being informed that your application is being held for further review against other applicants.

There is an application processing fee for this course of £160 for both online and paper applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

When we assess your application, we would like to learn:

why do you want to study Business Analytics at the graduate level?
why do you want to study Business Analytics at the UCL School of Management?
what do you want to get out of this programme based on its contents, and what tangible evidence do you have toward achieving your aspirations?
how your academic and professional background meet the demands of this challenging programme?
where you would like to go professionally with your degree?

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver and critically evaluate your suitability and experience. We’re particularly looking for unique candidates who can bring something extra to the programme and its cohort of students.

Applicants who meet the entry requirements and are suitable for the programme may be invited for an online interview. Applicants invited to interview will have a window of 7 calendar days from receipt of the email to complete the interview. An applicant’s failure to complete their interview within this window would lead to an unsuccessful application.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate courses (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

This course only requires one reference in support of your application. Your reference should be academic unless you have been out of university education for more than four years. Further information regarding references can be found on this Selecting your references page.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.