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MSc Business Analytics

Aston University, Birmingham

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Overview

A one-year master's from Aston Business School covering decision models, programming for data analytics, descriptive and predictive analytics, and consultancy, followed by a 45-credit independent project.

Highlights

Core: Decision Models
Core: Programming for Data Analytics
Core: Predictive Analytics
Optional: Machine Learning for Business Analytics

Entry requirements

Academic: A 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree or equivalent, with quantitative bachelor's modules (such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or Computer Science) passed at a minimum mark of 60%. A reference and official transcript are required.
English language: Aston English requirements page, postgraduate taught, Aston Business School: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, one band at 5.5 minimum and others 6.0 or above. PTE Academic 67 overall, one band at 59 minimum and others 64 or above. Duolingo 120 overall, one band at 100 minimum and others 110 or above. A conditional route at IELTS 6.0 overall with mandatory in-sessional English is also listed. The course page itself lists no scores.
Applicants from Pakistan: The Pakistan page requires a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, assessed by percentage first and CGPA where no percentage exists. Grade equivalents depend on a university tier: Tier 1 is 2:1 at 60% or CGPA 2.8 and 2:2 at 55% or CGPA 2.6; Tier 2 is 2:1 at 70% or CGPA 3.0 and 2:2 at 60% or CGPA 2.8; Tier 3 is 2:1 at 80% or CGPA 3.4 and 2:2 at 70% or CGPA 3.2. Applicants who fall short can consider the Master's Foundation Programme. Source

Careers

Listed roles include business analyst, business intelligence analyst, strategy analyst and credit risk analyst.

Working after you graduate

Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.

Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.

Scholarships for this course

Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost
International Community Scholarship (Postgraduate), September 2027GBP 5,500 off tuition fees, first year only
Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship (Postgraduate), 2027 entryGBP 10,000 tuition fee reduction (fee waiver only, no cash value)