How to apply

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 2025 entry applications can be found on the UCAS website on this page.

Wednesday 29 January 2025 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. 

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.

Please note, whenever you choose to submit your UCAS application, it is still a requirement that you register for and sit the TMUA test, ideally in October.

Our minimum requirement is that you get an A* in Mathematics. Further Mathematics is not a substitute for this. 

The Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) tests your mathematical thinking and reasoning skills.

The TMUA lasts 2 hours 30 minutes in total. It is divided into two parts: Applications of Mathematical Knowledge, and Mathematical Reasoning. You will not be able to use a calculator or dictionary. There is no pass or fail for TMUA. You should aim to do the best you can. Your final scores are based on the number of correct answers you give. You do not lose marks for wrong answers, so it’s worth attempting all questions.

The test covers mathematics you will have already learned at school. Revise what you have learned so far and familiarise yourself with the format of the test.

Find out more about the test

You take the TMUA within a Pearson VUE test centre.

You can choose from a global network of test centres in more than 5,500 locations in over 180 countries.

Visit the Pearson VUE website, where you will be able to:

• create an account 
• find your nearest test centre 
• book and pay for the test

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.

Yes. The BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science Offer Holder Day gives applicants with an offer of admission the opportunity to learn more about Imperial College; our campus and facilities, meet Imperial students and staff, and find out more about studying at Imperial and life in London.

Our BSc Offer Holder Day will be held on Saturday 26 April 2025 (online and in-person) for applicants with an offer for entry in October 2025 or deferred for 2026.

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 accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to undergraduate study at Imperial.

Please refer to the college website to find the international entry requirements for this course.

If your qualification is not included, it might not be accepted for entry. You can check with the Recruitment & Admissions team for confirmation.

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.