Undergraduate · UCL Statistics, Economics and Finance
UCL's course page for this degree is titled Statistics with Economics and Finance BSc. It combines a thorough training in statistics, taken from UCL's Statistics BSc, with modules in economics and finance, and assumes no previous exposure to any of the three. It asks for A* in Mathematics, prefers Further Mathematics, does not typically accept resits, and the page read lists no admissions test. The decision for a quantitatively strong student is whether the statistics-led approach suits them better than Economics, Finance or Data Science. Everything cycle-specific here is UCL's wording for 2027 entry, taken from a page UCL labels as a saved copy; nothing below is a confirmed 2028 requirement.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
Taken from UCL's course page for the Statistics with Economics and Finance BSc (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.
The A-level grades are A*AA, with A* in Mathematics required and Further Mathematics preferred; if you study both, the A* can be in either. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics. GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.
The IB requirement is 39 points, with 19 points in three Higher Level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics and no Higher Level score below 5. Either Mathematics syllabus is accepted.
At least two A level subjects should be from UCL's preferred list. The course does not typically accept resits, though applicants who are Access UCL eligible may be considered if resitting their A levels once.
UCL would like to understand why you wish to study Statistics (and Mathematics), what attracts you to this course, and any experience or achievements that show you can succeed in a rigorous academic environment.
The statistics modules are drawn from UCL's Statistics BSc. The course is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society for students who first enrol between September 2023 and September 2028.
Official sources
Read on 31 October 2026 on UCL's course page for the Statistics with Economics and Finance BSc (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes), which describes 2027 entry. UCL's list of preferred A level subjects, its 'How we assess your application' page, fees, graduate-outcome statistics and employer lists (not used), the contextual-offer details and the 2028-entry values were not read or are not stated. UCL labels the page read as a saved copy that may not show recent changes.
The course
UCL says the degree combines a thorough training in statistics with modules in economics and finance that reinforce one another to give a foundation in modern quantitative techniques. The first year includes mathematics, statistics and some computing, together with Economics 1 and Accounting for Business, and is designed to give a firm foundation even if you have no previous exposure to these subjects. The second and third years build on probability theory and statistical inference, with further compulsory modules including Probability and Inference, Regression Modelling, Introduction to Stochastic Processes and Computing for Practical Statistics, and options in economics and finance. Theoretical study is balanced with practical work using specialist software. The course is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
Choosing between courses
These degrees overlap in ability needed, but not in what takes up the timetable.
you are drawn to probability and statistical modelling and want economics and finance as applications, rather than as the main subject.
economics is your main subject. The UCL Economics guide on this site sets out that degree's own rules.
your interest is financial markets, data or the actuarial profession. Each has its own guide and its own requirements.
Reading the offer
The A-level grades are A*AA with A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics is preferred, and if you study both the A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects are Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics, and at least two A level subjects should be from UCL's preferred list, which was not read for this guide. The IB requirement is 39 points with 19 in three Higher Level subjects, grade 7 in Mathematics and no score below 5. The course does not typically accept resits. UCL asks for English Language and Mathematics at GCSE grade C or 4.
The application
The page read lists no admissions test and no interview. UCL says it would like to understand why you wish to study Statistics (and Mathematics) at undergraduate level and what has motivated your interest, what attracts you to this course, and what experience or achievements show you can succeed in a rigorous academic environment. The page gave a UCAS deadline of 13 January 2027 for that cycle and noted that applications may stay open after the UCAS Equal Consideration deadline, so check UCAS for the current year.
A decision framework
This is Avandy's own framework, not UCL's.
The compulsory modules centre on probability, inference and regression. Work through a probability problem and see whether you want more.
UCL asks for your reasons and what attracts you to this course. Be able to answer in specific terms.
UCL does not typically accept resits here. Know that before you apply.
Planning for 2028 entry
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.
These are the best guide to what to prepare. UCL has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
Check UCL's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
Secure Mathematics at A*, consider Further Mathematics, check UCL's preferred subjects list and prepare to explain why statistics.
Support
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Questions
A*AA at A level with A* in Mathematics, or 39 IB points with 19 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics. This is UCL's wording for 2027 entry.
It is preferred, not required. If you study Mathematics and Further Mathematics, the A* can be in either.
No. UCL says the course does not assume any previous exposure to statistics, economics or finance.
The page read lists neither. Check UCL's page for the current position.
UCL says the course does not typically accept resits, though applicants who are Access UCL eligible may be considered if resitting their A levels once.
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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