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University of Essex · Colchester

MSc Business Analytics

Master'sData Science & AIPlacement year option

Develops skills in using data and analytical methods to support business decisions, taught at Essex Business School. Placement and volunteering opportunities are mentioned on the course page.

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Essex

International Undergraduate Scholarship gives a £5,000 first-year fee discount and the Global Talent Masters Scholarship a £5,000 discount for eligible countries; a 50% accommodation discount (selected rooms) is offered to students from Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at MSc Business Analytics

Develops skills in using data and analytical methods to support business decisions, taught at Essex Business School. Placement and volunteering opportunities are mentioned on the course page.

This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on data preparation, exploration and visualisation, statistical modelling and machine-learning methods, turning complex evidence into useful decisions. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Data preparation, exploration and visualisation
  • Statistical modelling and machine-learning methods
  • Turning complex evidence into useful decisions
  • Prepare, analyse and communicate insights from data.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Python or analytical programming
  • Statistical reasoning
  • Data visualisation
  • Model evaluation and communication

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
  • A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students who enjoy combining programming, statistics and problem-solving to extract meaning from complex data. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Data scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Machine-learning or analytics specialist

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

11 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

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    Option from ListPublished course content
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    Option(s) from listPublished course content
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    DissertationPublished course content
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    You submit a 15,000 word dissertationPublished course content
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    AccountingPublished course content
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    Business AnalyticsPublished course content
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    Computer SciencePublished course content
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    Economics or Business EconomicsPublished course content
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    Engineering SciencePublished course content
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    FinancePublished course content
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    Information SystemsPublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
2:2 degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject such as accounting, business or a quantitative discipline
Sri Lankan qualifications
Many masters consider a B or 2:1 in a four-year Bachelor Special Degree; some courses higher
English (IELTS)
6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component

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  2. We prepare and submit your application to University of Essex.
  3. We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
  4. We guide your Student visa application.

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on essex.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Essex before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.