UCAS G300, three years
UCL describes a three-year BSc in statistical science accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
Undergraduate · UCL Statistics
UCL Statistics: the pure statistics degree on a demanding entry
UCL's Statistics BSc is the department's core degree: statistical science without an economics or finance wrapper. It asks for A*AA with A* in Mathematics, prefers Further Mathematics and is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society. UCL also teaches Statistics, Economics and Finance and a Mathematics and Statistical Science degree, so the decision is about the balance you want.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
What UCL asks for in Statistics
Taken from UCL's Statistics BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes) 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; UCL's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
A*AA with A* in Mathematics
The A-level requirement is A*AA, with A* in Mathematics (or Further Mathematics if both are taken) and Further Mathematics preferred.
IB 19 points with Mathematics at 7
19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5.
Royal Statistical Society accreditation
UCL says the Royal Statistical Society accredits the course; the page gives an enrolment window, which this guide does not restate because it should be checked on the current page.
A*AA with Mathematics at the top
Further Mathematics is preferred, and the A* can be in either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Official sources
Read on 31 October 2026 on UCL's Statistics BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes), which describes 2027 entry. UCL's department pages, the fees pages, the contextual-offer details and the 2028-entry values were not read, and the page lists no admissions test or interview so none is stated and are not stated.
The course
Statistical science as its own discipline
UCL's Department of Statistical Science teaches the degree, which is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (check the current page for the enrolment window the accreditation covers). The page's subject guidance prefers Further Mathematics, and lists Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics among other preferred subjects.
Is it the right degree?
Statistics against its UCL siblings and Imperial
UCL offers three statistics-led degrees with different companions.
Choose Statistics if
you want statistical science itself, with the most statistics content.
Choose Statistics, Economics and Finance if
you want economic and financial application. Avandy's UCL Statistics, Economics and Finance guide covers it.
Compare Imperial Mathematics with Statistics if
you are weighing universities. Avandy's Imperial Mathematics with Statistics guide records its own rules.
Entry rules
A* in Mathematics, with Further Mathematics preferred
A-level applicants need A*AA with A* in Mathematics (or, if both are studied, in Further Mathematics), with Further Mathematics preferred, and at least two A-levels from UCL's list of preferred subjects. IB applicants need 19 points in three higher level subjects including a 7 in Mathematics. UCL's page lists no admissions test or interview. This page states no scores.
A decision framework
Three questions before you commit
This is Avandy's own framework, not UCL's.
Is statistics a subject in itself for you?
This is the unwrapped version.
Is A* in Mathematics realistic?
It is required, and may be in Further Mathematics if both are taken.
Do accreditation and a statistics career matter?
UCL cites Royal Statistical Society accreditation.
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 UCL has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means UCL published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means UCL has not yet published it.
Grades, the subject requirements and the preferred-subject guidance: last verified for 2027 entry
These are the best guide to what to prepare. UCL has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
The UCAS deadline and the 2028-entry requirements: awaiting publication for 2028 entry
Check UCL's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
What to do now
Confirm the required subjects, read the course structure and plan your preparation around it.
Support
Independent support with course choice and preparation
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with University 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 write applications. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What does UCL Statistics BSc require?
A*AA at A level with A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics preferred, in UCL's wording for 2027 entry.
What is the IB requirement?
19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics.
Is the course accredited?
UCL says the Royal Statistical Society accredits it. The page also gives an enrolment window for the accreditation; check the current page for it.
How does it differ from Statistics, Economics and Finance?
That is a separate UCL degree with its own guide, combining statistics with economics and finance.
Does Avandy state offer scores?
No. This page records UCL's wording for 2027 entry and states no scores or probabilities.
Are these the rules for 2028 entry?
No. They are UCL's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when UCL publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
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