Overview

Our part-time MSc Data and Decision Analytics (Online) programme, delivered over 24 months, equips students with the skills to perform robust data analysis and translate insights derived from data into effective decision-making. This programme provides a unique and well-balanced curriculum focused on the two core pillars of modern analytics: predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics.

It also offers a range of state-of-the-art option courses. These equip you with innovative and efficient methods to solve complex data challenges.

Career opportunities

We expect the programme to open a range of career pathways in analytics for our graduates or to allow them to progress further within their existing career. Roles we anticipate to be among these pathways include:

Analytics associates
Business analysts
Business consultants
Business intelligence and analytics consultants
Business process analysts
Data analysts
Data scientists
Management consulting associates
Metrics and analytics specialists
Operational research consultants
Solution architects

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Programme Structure

Delivered through a blend of live online sessions and flexible online learning activities, this master's degree integrates academic learning with practical application.

Compulsory courses cover data analysis, programming, storytelling in data, AI methodologies, and statistical modelling. Option courses in data management, optimisation, and forecasting enable students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career goals.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data IT Management Data Analytics View 43 other Masters in Data Analytics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in an area related to management science, operational research, statistics, econometrics, mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or business and management with mathematical-related courses.
Your background should ideally include courses and/or experience gained in basic mathematics, such as standard concepts of calculus and linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or computer programming.
If you have a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in an unrelated subject we may consider your application if you have relevant work experience.
All students are recommended to have their own laptop for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10200 GBP / year

≈ 10200 GBP / year

Additional Details

*One half of the fee is payable at the beginning of each year of the MSc Data and Decision Analytics (Online) programme.

Funding

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