Online admissions process
Submit your application online or read on to find out more about what you will need for your application. We offer the same step-by-step application and supportive admissions process for the Business Analytics online MSc, PGDip and PGCert.
Your student recruitment coordinator is also here to guide you through the process. If you haven't already, submit a request for information to get in contact with your student recruitment coordinator, and they can advise you on any questions you may have.
Key dates
- Our online Business Analytics course starts in May, September and January
- The course can be completed in two years and three months
Application checklist:
To apply to study with us online there are few details we need from you first. This includes a personal statement, a CV and, for international students, a certificate to assess your understanding of English.
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae
- A copy of your most recent academic transcript and a copy of your degree certificate
- One academic and/or professional reference
- English language results or certificates (if applicable)
Qualifications and requirements
- If you do have a degree: Typically, you should have a first or second class bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent. You must have an undergraduate degree in a subject with high quantitative content such as mathematics/statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, economics, or a quantitative social science. We may consider other subjects if they have enough quantitative content.
- If you don’t have a degree: We will consider candidates who don’t hold a degree but do have relevant professional work experience or alternative qualifications. Please reach out to our team for more information.
- For our PG Certificate route, it is desired, but not required to have an undergraduate degree in a subject with high quantitative content.
- Previous experience of computer programming is an advantage. You should include information about your quantitative and programming experience in your personal statement.
Personal statement
We request that you submit a personal statement as part of your application. This is an opportunity for you to say why you want to apply and what you hope to achieve from the course. Read this article for guidance and tips on how to write your personal statement. Our application form includes more information about this requirement. Alternatively, contact our admissions team for details.
Curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé
You will also need to supply an up-to-date CV, listing any relevant professional experience, including job titles, dates and full-time or part-time status. This helps us to ensure you have the necessary entry requirements and the appropriate background for the course you’re looking to study.
International students
If your first language is not English, you must have passed IELTS with a grade of at least 7.0 overall and no less than 6.5 for any of the four parts (listening, reading, writing, speaking). If you have completed the whole of your undergraduate degree in the UK within the last 2 years prior to the start of the course, you may be exempt from our English language requirements. Alternatively, you can sit a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) or a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam.
Webinars
Discover our webinars on the application process and get a feel for what it's like to study online at the University of Bath.
Your Application and Student Support Q&A
Watch recording 34 minutes
Watch our webinar and learn how to make a good application, how to prepare for starting the course and the support available to you as an online student.
Applicant webinar about the next steps for current applicants
Watch recording 36 minutes
Already applied? Then join our Student Recruitment Coordinators as they guide you through to the next steps of your journey with the University of Bath. The session will also be featuring an introduction to our virtual learning environment.