Program Overview

Business Analytics MSc

Key details

• Start date(s): September 2025, January 2026
• Study Mode: Full-time (1 year), Part-time (2 years)
• Location: Leeds City Campus
• School: Business

About this course

Business analysts are data detectives; they collect, organise, and analyse information. In today's world, where data is a big deal, being an expert at this is a game-changer. It’s not just about numbers; turning raw data into smart business decisions will make a real impact. Our programme makes this easy to learn, opening doors to better jobs and letting you be the data hero companies need.

You can choose to study from three study routes:

• Full-time, 1 year (September start)
• Part-time, 2 years (September start)
• Full-time, 16 months (January start, includes a summer break)

Why study with us

• Master Data Dynamics: Build advanced skills in data acquisition, organisation, visualisation, analysis and effective presentation techniques.
• Critical Thinking in Action: Develop the ability to question data and apply these skills to practical business problems, making a tangible impact.
• Empowered Decision-Making: Enhance your decision-making capabilities in a data-centric world.
• Unlock increased career opportunities with expertise in business analytics.

Professional Memberships

• Chartered Association of Business Schools
• Small Business Charter Award
• Business Graduates Association

Course modules

• Principles of Data Analytics
• Professional Development and Leadership
• Business Research and Analytics
• Data-Driven Decision-Making in Businesses
• Research Project

Course structure

• September - Full-time
  • Year 1, Semester 1: Principles of Data Analytics, Professional Development and Leadership
  • Year 1, Semester 2: Business Research and Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making in Businesses
  • Year 1, Semester 3: Research Project

Learning and teaching

• Assessment methods: Presentations, Reports, Group Work, Lab-Based Assessments, Closed-Book Exams
• Our strategy: high quality teaching, engaging and inclusive approach to learning, assessment and achievement, clear structure through which you progress in your academic studies, your personal development and towards professional-level employment or further study.

Entry requirements

• An honours degree (2:2 or above) in any discipline
• Alternatively, applicants without a degree but with subsequent work-related experience (at least three years at management level) will be considered
• Successful completion of a pre-masters programme from an institution acceptable to the University (will be assessed on a case by case basis)
• English Language requirement for sponsored students: Minimum English Language entry requirements: IELTS Academic 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent

Fees and finance

• Funding: UK Home Students, International Students, including EU Students
• Leeds Trinity Alumni Discount: Some Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%

How to apply

• Get in touch: There is no official closing date for applications, but the course will be closed when it is full. We therefore encourage you to make your application as early as possible.
• Please ensure you complete the application form in full and supply all the required supporting documentation when you make your initial application. Incomplete applications may be rejected.