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Master of Business Analytics in HDA Top-up

Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Science in Business Analytics (HDA Top-up) is a 1-year full-time master's programme at Kent's Canterbury campus covering a six-month top-up for holders of the Level 4 Operational Research Degree Apprenticeship qualification, Leading to the MSc in business analytics.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Business Analytics in HDA Top-up. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: modules listed on the course page include Business Analytics Research Project.

Career outcomes

Potential pathways: Data analyst
Business intelligence analyst
Research analyst
Further study. Some roles require additional qualifications or professional registration.

Curriculum

1-year full-time programme at Canterbury. Modules listed on the course page include Business Analytics Research Project. Ends with a dissertation or major project. The page gives no further module detail.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer (course page): Operational Research Specialist Apprenticeship - Level 7.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL iBT 4
Oxford Test of English 118
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Academic Reference
Academic Transcripts
Identification Document

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
An academic reference
Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£3,900 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Canterbury
Faculty or school	Kent Business School
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Kent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
290 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.