How to apply
3 years
£9,250
London, UK
Applying for BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science
Are you ready to begin your BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science programme at Imperial College Business School? Our reputation as a world-leading global top 10 university attracts top-performing students from across the world. You will study alongside a diverse community of talented individuals in a unique environment devoted entirely to business, science, and technology.
- UCAS code: L1N3
- Institution code: I50

What we look for in an BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science candidate
If you are an analytical thinker who aspires to make a global impact then the BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science programme is right for you. The rigorous study of economics and finance, combined with the learning of data science and its applications attracts candidates with strong analytical and quantitative skills who wish to pursue a career in economics, policy, or finance.
Further detailed entry requirements are below.
Entry requirements
A*AA with an A* in Mathematics:
- Further Mathematics is useful, but not required
- Economics A-level is welcome, but not a pre-requisite
- General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted
There is no specific advantage to taking a fourth subject.
Please note, we do not use the UCAS points system.
Minimum 39 points including:
7 in Mathematics at higher level
6 in two further subjects at higher level
Either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.
There is no specific advantage to taking a fourth subject.
If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Imperial alongside Advanced Placements, requirements outlined below may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.
Please consult Imperial’s country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.
Our minimum requirements for this course are grades 5, 5, 5 to include:
- 5 in Calculus BC
- 5 in two other subjects
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed above, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance.
For admission to this course, you must achieve the higher College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification.
- IELTS score of 7 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)
We do not accept Pre-Sessional English courses as a method of meeting our entry requirements and there are no foundation years you can complete prior to the degree course.
How to apply
Start your application
All applications for undergraduate entry are accepted and managed through UCAS.
- Create a UCAS account
- Choose BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science as a course
Write your personal statement
This is your chance to talk about you, and why you want to apply for the course
Complete and submit your application
Finish your application and submit application by the final deadline - 31 January 2024
Interview
If your written application is successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview. Interview weeks for 2024 entry are to be confirmed.
There are two parts to the interview, which will be completed within the same week:
- An online maths quiz (30 minutes at a set time to ensure fairness to all candidates more details can be found in our FAQs)
- An online interview with an academic (20-30 minutes)
Quiz performance may be used to inform interview questions, but will not in itself be a criteria in the selection process. The purpose of the interview is for us to to find out more about your motivation, analytical thinking, and communication skills. As such, no particular preparation is needed and we do not expect you to demonstrate prior knowledge of economics, finance and/or data science. Our aim, at the meeting, is to identify prospective students who are most likely to enjoy and succeed on the degree.
Reply to your offers
Sign in to your UCAS Hub account at any time to check your application's progress. When your last application decision comes in, you will need to reply to any offers you get.
Submit your offer conditions
Before you can register for your course, pay tuition fees (if you’re self-funding), or receive a CAS to support your visa application (if you need one), you will need to show you have met all your offer conditions.
Start your BSc journey at Imperial
Deadlines for 2024 entry
16 May 2023 |
You can start your application in UCAS Hub |
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5 September 2023 |
Applicants can begin submitting their completed applications for 2024 entry via UCAS Hub |
31 January 2024 |
Final applications for BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science should be submitted to UCAS by this date to receive equal consideration. Applications should be submitted by 18.00 UK time |
31 March 2024 |
We will aim to give a decision by this date on the majority of undergraduate applications received by the equal consideration deadline |
BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science 2023 fees
Tuition Fee
Paying your fees
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
The fee reflected above is the 2023 home student fee. Fees for 2024 are TBC.
Join an upcoming event
A great way to find out about our programmes is to meet us at an information session, drop-in or webinar. These events are held regularly throughout the year and give you the opportunity to learn more about the programmes from faculty, current students and alumni. Members of our Recruitment and Admissions teams will be available to provide you with all the information you need on the application process, deadlines, funding and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
The degree offers an in depth study of Economics at the undergraduate level and will prepare you for further study in that field if you choose that path. You will get a solid grounding in all three subjects in your first two years with the option to specialise in economics or any of the other two areas in your third year if you so desire.
Find out more here.
We will consider applicants who have retaken subjects. As part of completing your UCAS application, you are required to provide a complete academic record which is true and accurate. We will be looking at whether you've managed to improve on your previous grade, and whether your newest predicted or achieved grade is realistically achievable and meets our minimum entry requirements.
You can find details of campus events and opportunities, such as Open Days here.
If you are unable to make these dates, a virtual tour of our campus is available here.
Regrettably, we are not able to accommodate requests for individual visits and meetings.
The application timetable for 2024 entry applications can be found on the UCAS website on this page.
Wednesday 31 January 2024 at 18:00 (UK time). You can register for updates on the process by signing up to our mailing list.
There are no specific GCSE requirements for this course. However, we do consider your GCSE grades when assessing your application and will review these alongside other areas. You should not be put off if you do not have strong GCSE grades; excelling in your A Levels / equivalents is the more important area in terms of achievement.
No. The only subject specific requirement is Mathematics. See minimum entry requirements on the how to apply page.
We will teach you all the economics, finance and data science that you need to know to be successful on our degree - we assume there's no prior ability in any of these subject areas when you start our degree.
However in the application process, we do expect you to demonstrate your knowledge and interest, and curiosity about the integration of our three subjects; however convincing evidence about economics, finance, or the combination of the two will also be acceptable.
In the maths quiz we will ask 15 multiple choice questions in a 30-minute window. The timing of when you can take the quiz online will be fixed.
The quiz will be based on the AQA A-level Mathematics syllabus, and you are encouraged to review standard A-level revision materials, and practice questions in them, to prepare. You will no doubt be doing this in school anyway and can make use of relevant external resources such as Dr Frost Maths to help you ahead of the quiz.
Watch our video with our Admissions Tutor to find out more.
Imperial College London considers IELTS scores to be valid for 2 years. Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.
For more information regarding IELTS please visit our English language requirements page.
There are no advantages to applying by the October deadline, used by Oxford and Cambridge, or the January deadline. All applications received by the January deadline will be considered equally. We do not consider late applications, received after the January deadline.
Our minimum requirement is that you get an A* in Mathematics. Further Mathematics is not a substitute for this.
We do not ask students to complete STEP or any other pre-entry exams. If a student is successful at the first stage of the admissions process, they would be invited to an interview. Prior to the interview, students are asked to complete a mathematics quiz, designed by Imperial. Students are advised to practice their maths using DrFrostMaths.com as helpful preparation.
If you are a Home fee applicant, and meet the Imperial College criteria for widening participation applicants, you will get an automatic invite to interview if you have predicted grades of AAA including an A in Mathematics in A-levels or equivalent. The interview will be used to discuss your motivation for our degree and to find out more about your potential to enjoy and succeed on our degree. Any conditions contained in a potential offer if your application is successful, will be determined following the interview
No - we understand that our course is quite unique and other Economics/Finance courses do not incorporate Data Science like we have. We have an online blog written by a member of the academic faculty on how to write a personal statement.
We will consider applicants who have retaken subjects. As part of completing your UCAS application, you are required to provide a complete academic record which is true and accurate. We will be looking at whether you've managed to improve on your previous grade, and whether your newest predicted or achieved grade is realistically achievable and meets our minimum entry requirements.
If you require a student visa to study in the UK, you will need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from Imperial for your visa appointment. You will not need to request a CAS, simply follow the application process and we will generate a CAS when you are eligible to receive one.
To get it, you will need to:
- have met all of the conditions of your offer (have an unconditional-firm status).
- have indicated that you require a Tier-4/Student-route visa.
- have provided us with a colour copy of the passport that you intend to make your visa application with. This will need to be uploaded on your MyImperial portal.
- If you are under 18 years of age, you must have completed/submitted the minors' declaration. Please ensure that you allow enough time to meet your conditions and apply for a visa before the start date of your programme of study.
Please bear in mind that the central Admissions Office are extremely busy over the summer months and will be processing CAS's as quickly as they can. Please be patient during this time and do not keep emailing to ask where your CAS is as this will only delay the process further.
Ensure that you allow enough time to meet your conditions and apply for a visa before the start date of your programme of study.
For advice on completing your Visa application once your CAS has been issued, please visit the International Student Support team webpages.
Imperial has an International Student Support team who can help you with your visa application and any immigration queries you have.
We welcome students from all over the world and Imperial College has a standard system for converting different country systems into A-level equivalents. You can find details on the college website.
If your qualification system or country is not listed, it may be that we would require you to complete qualifications from another system, such as Advanced Placements, however you can contact us and we can review your specific query.