Course summary
The MSc Business Analytics is a professionally accredited, one-year specialist programme for students aiming to master the latest techniques in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. You develop the skills to integrate advanced data analytics with business decision-making, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical expertise and business leadership, and to collaborate effectively with decision-makers in diverse organisational contexts. Combining rigorous analytical training with practical problem-framing and results communication, you can gain the skills to contribute to data and AI-driven innovation, supporting transformative solutions across competitive industries. Accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA), MSc Business Analytics emphasises professional and ethical standards while enhancing employability. Designed with industry insights from leading organisations such as IBM, NHS, Amazon, and Barilla Group, and enriched by alumni feedback, it delivers a cutting-edge education. To build analytical expertise and career readiness, the programme offers opportunities to work with the Professional Liaison Network (PLN) on consulting projects, providing hands-on experience with organisations. You'll work on real-world challenges with partners like Barilla, Yeo Valley, Financial Times, IBM, and Bristol Airport. Projects cover topics such as resource allocation, people analytics, customer segmentation, performance measurement, healthcare workforce analysis, and renewable energy systems automation. You'll also gain experience with a range of decision-support tools such as:
- Python
- R
- MS Excel
- Tableau for data visualisation
- Lingo for ad-hoc analytics.
- Mastering data identification, extraction, and cleaning techniques to ensure high-quality datasets.
- Applying statistical and machine learning methods for data mining and predictive analytics.
- Formulating and executing statistical and mathematical models to drive optimal business decisions.
- Visualising, interpreting, and communicating the results of statistical analyses to inform decision-making.
Assessment method
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2026/msc-business-analytics.pdf
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for postgraduate study. If you study or have studied at a university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualifications, scholarships and education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries.
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a quantitative subject (whether as a single, joint or combined honours degree) such as Accounting and Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, International Economics and Trade, Mathematics, Physics, Commerce (with specialism in Accounting/Finance/Economics). OR If your degree is not listed above, you need a 2:1 or equivalent in two different quantitative units from the Maths qualification requirements list below. OR A-level Mathematics with grade A if no mathematics or quantitative units in your degree. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing: - Evidence of relevant work experience (5 years minimum) in Digital Marketing, Data/Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, Banking and Finance, any other work sectors/experience requiring expertise in business/data analytics/analysis and/or statistics (eg data analyst; human resource/people analytics; retail analytics; logistics, healthcare analytics). Policy analyst and business analyst may also be considered provided you can demonstrate the use of data analytics and/or statistics as part of your work. - A relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £19500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £19500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £19500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £19500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £19500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £33900 | Year 1 |
| International | £33900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
For more information, please view the programme page on our website.
Provider information
University of Bristol
Beacon House
Queen’s Road
Bristol
BS8 1QU