BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science
Combine your study of economics and finance with data science in a unique degree for analytical thinkers who aspire for global impact
Key information
Award
BSc
Duration
3 years
full-time
Applications : admissions ratio
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- UCAS course code: L1N3
- ECTS: 180
- Start date: October 2023
- Department: Business School
- Campus: South Kensington
Overview
A first-of-its-kind degree that offers you rigorous study of economics and finance, combined with data science and its applications.
The curriculum you'll study has been designed with input from industry and public policy leaders, ensuring you access to expertise in each discipline.
You'll develop analytical skills and coding capabilities through in-depth study across all three subject areas.
The rich array of modules gives you the flexibility to study all three subjects in the final year, or specialise in one.
You'll also take specialist modules on essential skills identified by employers, from effective communication and teamwork, to emotional intelligence and corporate social responsibility.
On the course, you'll have the opportunity to develop the skills to join the next generation of economists, policy experts, business leaders, and researchers, and address the big issues of our time.
Structure
Find out more about the limited circumstances in which we may need to make changes to or in relation to our courses, the type of changes we may make and how we will tell you about them.
Year 1
Core modules
- Big Issues in Economics, Finance, and Business
- Introduction to Data Science
- Mathematics Foundations
- Statistics
- Data Structures
- Macroeconomics 1
- Microeconomics 1
- Accounting
- Essential Skills 1
Year 2
Core modules
- Corporate Finance
- Macroeconomics 2
- Microeconomics 2
- Econometrics 1
- Econometrics 2
- Databases and Cloud Computing
- Machine Learning
- Operations Research
- Essential Skills 2
Year 3
Core modules
You'll take all the modules below.
- Laboratory of Methods in Economics, Finance and Data Science
- Final Project
- Essential Skills 3
- I-Explore
Optional modules
You'll take six modules - either entirely from one of the three disciplines, or a selection from across all three.
Economics
- Industrial Organisation
- Game Theory
- Energy Economics
- Health Economics
- Public Economics
- Monetary Economics
- Applied Econometrics
Finance
- Asset Pricing
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Risk Management
- Climate Change and Finance
- Project Management
Data Science
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Text-mining in the social sciences
- Marketing Analytics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Download the programme specification [PDF] – this is the most up-to-date version available for this course. It may change for your year of entry. If/when changes to this course are approved by the College, we will update this document and the information on this course page.
I-Explore
Through I-Explore, you'll have the chance to deepen your knowledge in a brand new subject area, chosen from a huge range of for-credit modules.
All of our undergraduate courses include one module from I-Explore's wide selection. The module you choose will be fully integrated into your course's curriculum and count as credit towards your degree.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching
Teaching will balance theoretical understanding with experiential learning, enhanced by digital innovation. You will learn through a combination of:
- Lectures to introduce you to the topics of study
- Tutorials for you to discuss and apply your understanding of topics covered in lectures in interactive small group sessions
- Computing labs where you develop coding skills used in activities and projects throughout the degree
- Independent learning supported and guided by academic staff
- Group projects to help you build teamwork and leadership skills that will prepare you for professional practice
Our virtual learning environment gives you online access to all teaching materials including recordings of all lectures, while you can interact with peers and teachers through online discussion forums.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a mix of individual and group coursework activities as well as examinations.
Examples of assessed coursework
- Problem sets
- Project reports
- Presentations
Examples of examinations
- In-class or online quizzes
- Final examination
Entry requirements
We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.
For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).
We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.
A-levels
Minimum entry standards
Our minimum entry standard for 2023 entry is A*AA overall, to include:
- A* in Mathematics
- A in two other subjects (Further Mathematics and/or Economics are useful, but not required)
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
Additional Mathematics support
Our A-level Mathematics online course covers a range of key topic areas to help you gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques required to succeed in your A-level Mathematics exams.
This optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus with the aim of developing your thinking skills, fluency and confidence.
Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is available free of charge via the EdX website. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.
International Baccalaureate
Minimum entry standards
Our minimum entry standard for 2023 entry is 39 points overall, to include:
- 7 in Mathematics* at higher level
- 6 in a second subject at higher level
- 6 in a third subject at higher level
Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2023
For entry in 2023, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi* will be accepted at higher level with no preference.
Additional Mathematics support
Our A-level Mathematics online course is available free of charge via the EdX website.
Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.
Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.
Advanced Placements
The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Imperial.
If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Imperial alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.
Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.
Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:
- 5 in Calculus BC
Additional Mathematics support
Our A-level Mathematics online course is available free of charge via the EdX website.
Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.
Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.
Selection process
Assessing your application
Admissions Tutors consider all the evidence available during our rigorous selection process and the College flags key information providing assessors with a more complete picture of the educational and social circumstances relevant to the applicant. Some applicants may be set lower offers and some more challenging ones.
Post-application interview
Applicants demonstrating sufficient potential shall be invited to an interview.
Foundation programmes
Currently, Medical Biosciences courses do not accept UCL UPCSE nor Warwick IFP Science and Engineering applications.
Contextual admissions
We want to make sure that the Imperial learning community is as diverse as the society we serve. So to make our admissions process as fair as possible, we have introduced admissions schemes for Home students that allow us to consider your application in the full context of any additional barriers you may face.
Find out if you meet the eligibility criteria for our contextual admissions schemes.
All candidates who are predicted to achieve AAA including Mathematics will be guaranteed an invitation to interview. Applicants who have completed their qualifications when applying must meet the minimum entry requirements to be guaranteed an invitation.
Read more about the contextual admissions scheme in this department and others.
English language requirement (all applicants)
All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.
For admission to this course, you must achieve the higher College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for undergraduate applicants.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students who apply for this course.
For more information about the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS), please see the International Student Support website.
View our terms and conditions on visas.
Competence standards
Our competence standards highlight the core skills students should be able to demonstrate by the end of this course.
View Imperial College Business School's competence standards [pdf]
We believe in providing the widest practicable access to all of our degree programmes and will make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to support your study. For more information, please contact the Department using the contact details below.
Imperial College Business School
T: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
E: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
Tuition fees and funding
We charge tuition fees for every year that your course lasts. The fee you will be charged is based on your fee status, which is determined by government regulations.
Home rate of tuition
2023 entry
£9,250 per year.
Please note, this fee is set by the UK government and is subject to change until it has passed into legislation. We will update this page when this happens.
For each subsequent year, you should expect and budget for your tuition fee to increase by an amount in line with inflation. The measure of inflation used will be the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value, taken from April in the calendar year in which the academic session starts.
For example, the RPIX value in April 2023 will apply to fees for the academic year 2023–2024.
Fee status
Whether you pay the Home fee or not depends on your fee status.
Your fee status is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status.
Find out more about how we assess your fee status.
EU/EEA/Swiss students
The Government has confirmed that EU/EEA/Swiss students who begin a course before the 31 July 2021 will be eligible to pay the same fee as Home students and have access to student finance for the duration of their course, as long as they meet certain requirements which are unchanged from previous years. This includes students who begin the course remotely.
EU/EEA/Swiss students starting a course on or after 1 August 2021 will no longer be eligible for the Home fee rate and so will be charged the Overseas fee. Please note we do not expect this to apply to Irish students or students benefitting from Citizens' rights under the EU Withdrawal Agreement, EEA EFTA Separation Agreement or Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement respectively. However, we are currently awaiting the formal publication of the amended Fees and Awards regulations.
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website has useful information on the conditions you currently need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition fees at the Home rate for study on a higher education course in England and reflect the regulations as they currently stand (not the amended regulations which are subject to publication).
UKCISA has also provided some information in response to Questions for students starting their course from the 1 August 2021.
Government funding
If you're a Home student, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK government to cover the entire cost of tuition for every year of your course.
You can also apply for a means-tested Maintenance Loan to help towards your living costs.
Overseas rate of tuition
2023 entry
The fee for Overseas students has not been confirmed for the 2023-24 academic year. The fee is controlled by the College and we will update this page when it is announced.
For each subsequent year, you should expect and budget for your tuition fee to increase by an amount in line with inflation. The measure of inflation used will be the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value, taken from April in the calendar year in which the academic session starts. For example, the RPIX value in April 2023 will apply to fees for the academic year 2023–2024.
Fee status
Whether you pay the Overseas fee or not depends on your fee status.
Your fee status is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status.
Find out more about how we assess your fee status.
EU/EEA/Swiss students
The Government has confirmed that EU/EEA/Swiss students who begin a course before the 31 July 2021 will be eligible to pay the same fee as Home students and have access to student finance for the duration of their course, as long as they meet certain requirements which are unchanged from previous years. This includes students who begin the course remotely.
EU/EEA/Swiss students starting a course on or after 1 August 2021 will no longer be eligible for the Home fee rate and so will be charged the Overseas fee. Please note we do not expect this to apply to Irish students or students benefitting from Citizens' rights under the EU Withdrawal Agreement, EEA EFTA Separation Agreement or Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement respectively. However, we are currently awaiting the formal publication of the amended Fees and Awards regulations.
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website has useful information on the conditions you currently need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition fees at the Home rate for study on a higher education course in England and reflect the regulations as they currently stand (not the amended regulations which are subject to publication).
UKCISA has also provided some information in response to Questions for students starting their course from the 1 August 2021.
Accommodation and living costs
Living costs, including accommodation, are not included in your tuition fees.
Most Imperial undergraduates choose to live in our halls of residence in their first year. You can compare costs across different accommodation options.
Bursaries and scholarships
Careers
This course is set against the backdrop of increasing demand for graduates with academic training in economics and finance, whose analytical skills are complemented by data science and coding capabilities.
You will develop the skills needed to succeed in a range of roles in industries such as technology, finance, consulting and the public sector, including central banks, regulatory bodies, as well as think-tanks and international organisations.
You will have access to our specialist careers service, which offers you support, advice and skills training, as well as linking you to an established network of top employers and alumni.
How to apply
UCAS key information
- UCAS course code: L1N3
- UCAS institution code: I50
Apply on UCAS
You can start and track your application on UCAS Hub. There you can add this course as one of your choices.
Application deadlines
25 January 2023 at 18.00 (UK time).
If your application includes a medicine course, the deadline is 15 October 2022 at 18.00 (UK time).
Any questions?
Explore our step by step guide on how to apply. You can also find answers to your questions about admissions.
Connect with us
Got a question?
T: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
E: bs.recruitment@imperial.ac.uk
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