Learn to turn data into decisions with a Master's in Business Analytics
With a Business Analytics Master's from St Mary's University, London, you'll explore the full analytics journey – from cleaning and modelling data to predicting what happens next and recommending what to do about it.
Storytelling is a core skill on this course. You'll learn to turn analysis into clear, persuasive dashboards and narratives that resonate with non-technical audiences, using industry-standard tools to tackle real business problems. With hands-on learning and an optional industry placement, you'll gain the practical experience employers look for.
Apply learning to real business challenges
On this Master's in Business Analytics course, you'll apply your knowledge through consultancy-style projects and live client simulations, graduating with a professional portfolio that demonstrates your analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
Lead the future of responsible AI and analytics
Ethical AI, data governance, and responsible, data-driven decision-making are embedded throughout the programme. You'll learn to design analytics models that are transparent, fair and trusted – skills that matter as regulation of data and AI grows.
Built for every background
Open to graduates from any discipline, this Business Analytics course starts with the fundamentals and builds your confidence step by step. A wide range of optional modules across AI, marketing, finance, people analytics, software and databases prepare you for data-driven roles in business, the public sector and non-profit organisations.
Get real industry experience
You'll work with real-world data sets throughout the course, and an optional industry placement lets you graduate with tangible evidence of your skills. Guest speakers and practitioner input give you industry insight and connections along the way.
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With our MSc Business Analytics, you'll develop essential transferable skills, such as communication, independence and creative problem-solving.
These sit alongside the technical and analytical capabilities employers increasingly expect, from data modelling and visualisation to translating insight into commercial recommendations. Demand for these skills continues to grow as organisations of every size look to make better use of their data.
Contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for further information on jobs and postgraduate opportunities.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Business Analytics MSc, PGDip, PGCert include:
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Modules
Please note: The information above reflects the proposed course structure at the time of publication. As the programme is currently undergoing internal validation, module titles, content and options may be subject to change.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
Entry requirements
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FAQs
Demand for analytics skills is growing across every sector. A Master's in Business Analytics gives you the technical and communication skills to turn data into decisions, whatever your first degree.
You'll cover the full analytics journey, from data cleaning and predictive modelling to prediction, visualisation and storytelling, with optional modules in areas like AI, marketing, finance and people analytics.
Graduates go into roles such as business analyst, data analyst, data scientist and business intelligence developer, across business, the public sector and non-profits.
The course is available both full-time over one year and part-time over two years.
You'll work on consultancy-style projects and live client simulations, with an optional work placement to gain real industry experience.
Fees & funding
January 2027
Home
£14,549
International
£14,549
Alumni discount
A 20% tuition fee discount is available for our alumni (undergraduate and PGCE) planning to study this Master's degree. Those studying for a PGDip or PGCert are not eligible for the discount.
Funding
Except for any iQTS courses, you can check on the UK government website to see if you may be eligible for a loan of up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate programme.
Home and international students for non-iQTS courses may also be eligible for external sources of funding. International students should check their eligibility for our International Scholarship.
For more information, please look at our postgraduate funding page.
How the degree is taught
Teaching is active, applied and research-informed. Each 20-credit module runs across around 200 learning hours, made up of 24 hours of lectures, 12 hours of seminars, 24 hours of guided learning and 140 hours of independent study. Weekly interactive lectures introduce and critically frame key ideas, while studio-style seminars and computer-based workshops apply them to real and simulated organisations through case studies and live briefs.
Assessment methods
Assessment is varied, applied and designed to reflect professional analytics practice. Most assessments are coursework-based, including analytical reports, dashboards, modelling exercises, consultancy projects and client-style simulations. Selected modules will also include closed-book, computer-based quizzes assessing students’ understanding and application of relevant analytical and statistical techniques.
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