Program Overview

Introduction to the Statistics, Economics and Finance BSc Program

The Statistics, Economics and Finance BSc program is designed to provide students with a thorough training in statistics, combined with modules in economics and finance. This program is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in finance, as it offers a coherent and wide-ranging foundation in modern quantitative techniques.

Program Details

Study Mode and Duration

• The program is offered on a full-time basis.
• The duration of the program is 3 academic years.

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are Ł9,790.
• Overseas tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are Ł42,700.

Program Start and Application Deadline

• The program starts in September 2026.
• The application deadline is January 14, 2026.

UCAS Course Code

• The UCAS course code for this program is GLN0.

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: A*AA
• Subjects: A* in Mathematics is required. Further Mathematics is preferred. If studying both, the A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics, and Statistics.
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual Offer Information

• Grades: A*BB
• Subjects: Same as above.
• GCSEs: Same as above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Points: 39
• Subjects: A total of 19 points in three higher-level subjects, including grade 7 in Mathematics, with no higher-level score below 5. The program accepts either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at the higher level. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics, and Statistics are preferred.

Contextual Offer

• Points: 36
• Subjects: Same as above.

UK Applicants Qualifications

The program also considers other UK qualifications, including:

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC National Diploma
• Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
• Scottish Advanced Highers
• T Levels
• UAL Extended Diploma

International Applications

Country-specific information for international students can be obtained from the International Students website.

Course Overview

The program combines statistics modules from the Statistics BSc degree with economics and finance components. The first year includes mathematics, statistics, and computing, followed by increasing specialization in statistics in the second and third years.

Teaching and Learning

• The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, small-group tutorials, problem classes, and computer workshops.
• Typical contact hours vary between 10-17 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choice.
• Students are expected to display a level of independent study, working on exercise sheets or reading assigned texts.

Assessment

Most modules are assessed primarily by examination, together with some element of in-class tests, take-home papers, or coursework.

Accessibility

The department endeavors to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities. Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble.

Employability

The program is designed to equip students with skills valued by employers, including advanced numeracy and quantitative skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and computing skills.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society for students who first enroll between September 2023 and September 2028.

Fees and Funding

Fees for This Course

• UK students: Ł9,790 (2026/27)
• International students: Ł42,700 (2026/27)

Additional Costs

There are no additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding, or photocopying.

Funding Your Studies

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships.