A three-year BSc, L1N3
Delivered by the Imperial Business School; Imperial describes it as combining economics and finance with data science and its applications.
Undergraduate · Imperial EFDS
Imperial Economics, Finance and Data Science: a quantitative three-year BSc
Imperial's Economics, Finance and Data Science BSc is taught by the Business School and describes itself as a first-of-its-kind degree. It asks for A* in Mathematics, makes the TMUA compulsory and tells applicants no prior knowledge of economics, finance or data science is expected at the interview. The decision for an applicant is therefore less about prior subject knowledge than about whether a mathematically demanding, coding-heavy economics degree is the one you want.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
What Imperial asks for in Economics, Finance and Data Science
Taken from Imperial's Economics, Finance and Data Science BSc course page and read on 31 October 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; Imperial's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
A*AA with A* in Mathematics, or IB 39
The A-level standard is A*AA including A* in Mathematics and AA in two other subjects. The IB standard is 39 points with 7 in Mathematics at Higher Level.
Further Mathematics and Economics are useful, not required
Imperial says either is useful but neither is required.
The TMUA is compulsory
Imperial says applicants must sit the Test of Mathematics for University Admissions.
A short online interview
Successful candidates are invited to an online interview of 20 to 30 minutes, and Imperial does not expect prior knowledge of the subjects.
Official sources
Read on 31 October 2026 on Imperial's Economics, Finance and Data Science BSc course page, which describes 2027 entry. Imperial Business School's own pages, the module descriptions, fees and the 2028-entry values were not read, and no other university's degree was read for this page and are not stated.
The degree
Economics and finance with data science built in
Imperial says the curriculum was designed by academics from each discipline with input from industry and public policy leaders, and aims to develop the analytical skills and coding capabilities required of the next generation of economists and researchers. Specialist modules on communication, teamwork and emotional intelligence sit alongside the technical study. The page read does not list the modules in a form this guide relies on, so this guide does not describe them.
Is it the right degree?
A quantitative economics degree, not a general one
The entry rules show the degree's character: A* in Mathematics, the TMUA and a mathematics-led interview process.
Choose it if
you enjoy mathematics and programming and want to apply them to economic and financial questions.
Look at Imperial Mathematics instead if
you want pure and applied mathematics without the economics and finance. Avandy's Imperial Mathematics guide covers that.
Look at other economics degrees if
you want a more traditional economics curriculum. Avandy's Oxford Economics and Management and UCL Economics guides cover two of them; compare by course, not by title.
Entry rules
A* in Mathematics, the TMUA and a candid interview
A-level applicants need A*AA with A* in Mathematics and AA in two other subjects; IB applicants need 39 points with 7 in Mathematics at Higher Level and 6 in two other Higher Level subjects. The TMUA is compulsory. The interview is online and short, and Imperial says no particular preparation is needed. This page states no test scores.
A decision framework
Three questions before you commit
This is Avandy's own framework, not Imperial's.
Do you enjoy coding as well as economics?
Imperial presents coding capability as part of the degree.
Is A* in Mathematics realistic for you?
It is a stated condition of the minimum entry standard.
Are you comfortable with a compulsory mathematics test?
The TMUA is part of the application, not an optional extra.
Planning for 2028 entry
Planning for 2028 entry: what carries over and what is awaiting publication
Applying for 2028 entry means applying in 2027, under rules Imperial has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means Imperial published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means Imperial has not yet published it.
Grades, subject requirements, the test position and the interview arrangements: last verified for 2027 entry
These are the best guide to what to prepare. Imperial has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
The UCAS deadline, test windows and interview dates: awaiting publication for 2028 entry
Check Imperial's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
What to do now
Check your mathematics and programming interest, and plan TMUA preparation.
Support
Independent support with course choice and preparation
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with Imperial College London or any of its colleges or departments. Preparation sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the actual requirements of each course. Support here means course-fit advice, subject mentoring and ethical preparation; Avandy gives no scores or probabilities and does not supply interview or test questions. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What does Imperial Economics, Finance and Data Science require?
A*AA at A level with A* in Mathematics, or 39 IB points with 7 in Mathematics at Higher Level, in Imperial's wording for 2027 entry.
Is the TMUA required?
Yes. Imperial says applicants must sit it as part of the application.
Do I need prior knowledge of economics?
Imperial says it does not expect prior knowledge of economics, finance or data science at the interview, and calls Further Mathematics and Economics useful but not required.
Is there an interview?
Yes. Successful candidates are invited to an online interview with an academic lasting 20 to 30 minutes.
Which department teaches it?
Imperial Business School.
Are these the rules for 2028 entry?
No. They are Imperial's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when Imperial publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
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