Online admissions process
You can submit your application online.
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.
Contact a student recruitment coordinator to learn more.
Application checklist:
- 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
- Typically, you should have a first or second class bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent
- To apply for this course, 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
- 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.
Key dates
- Our online Business Analytics course starts in May, September and January
- The course can be completed in two years and three months
WEBINARS
Discover our Business Analytics webinars and get a feel for what it's like to study online at the University of Bath.
Business Analytics online MSc overview webinar
Join our course overview webinar and learn more about our Business Analytics online MSc, with course leader Dr Lukasz Piwek.
Machine learning and the future of analytics: Business Analytics online MSc webinar
Join course leader Dr Lukasz Piwek to learn more about the application of machine learning methods and the future of analytics. He also discusses our Business Analytics online MSc, and you can hear his answers to frequently asked questions about the course.
The Big Data World of Social Media Analytics: Business Analytics online MSc
Dr Lukasz Piwek leads this session on the opportunities and challenges of using social media platforms for analytics across different domains. He also answers questions asked about our Business Analytics online MSc.