Overview

The Business Analytics course from Lancaster University will train you in analytical decision-making. Not only do you learn the theory of business analytics, but also how to apply it in practice. This involves generating relevant business insights using data-driven methodologies and tools. Our programme is one of the few to teach the entire business analytics life cycle, covering descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Career opportunities:

A Business Analytics degree can be widely applied across the business world. Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of companies, large and small, around the world, in a variety of roles.

Recent graduate destinations include:

Virgin Atlantic
Avanti West Coast
EY
Amazon
NielsenIQ
NHS
Asda
Perch Group
Ascertia
ITV
Sainsbury’s
Serco.

The roles our graduates have taken on include:

Data Scientist
Business Analyst
Insights Analyst
Account Executive
Financial Analyst
eCommerce Data Analyst
Customer Analyst
Strategy Analyst
Product Analyst
Fraud Specialist
Business Intelligence Developer
Business Consultant
Credit Analyst

With data-driven decision-making now central to business success, the demand for professionals skilled in business analytics is rapidly rising across industries. MSc Business Analytics graduates are equipped with a powerful blend of analytical, technical, and strategic skills, enabling them to transform data into actionable insights. This makes them highly valuable in sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, technology, and consulting. As organisations continue to invest in data capabilities, MSc Business Analytics graduates are exceptionally well-positioned to drive innovation and shape strategic decisions in an evolving business landscape.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Decision Analytics
Forecasting and Time-Series Analytics
Python Programming
Statistics for Business
Dissertation: Industry
Dissertation: Research
Machine Learning and Data Mining

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-03 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Intelligence View 133 other Masters in Business Intelligence in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent). We consider a wide range of degrees including business, economics, engineering, statistics, mathematics, psychology, georgraphy and sociology provided that the applicant has had exposure to quantitative methods such as mathematics, statistics, probability, econometrics, game theory, data analysis, operations research, simulation and business modelling, etc.
Marks should be consistently at 2:2 level throughout your undergraduate studies.

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Tuition Fees

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30000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

16270 GBP / year

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Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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