Statistics and Management for Business BSc
London, Bloomsbury
This is the programme information for 2025 entry
This programme, run jointly with the UCL School of Management, combines a thorough training in statistics with modules in the broad area of business studies. It aims to provide a combination of management and quantitative skills useful for a career in business, management, commerce or industry.
Study mode
Duration
UK tuition fees (2025/26)
Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
Programme starts
September 2025Application deadline
29 Jan 2025UCAS course code
Entry requirements
- Grades
- A*AA
- Subjects
- A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred. If you are studying both then 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 more about contextual offers
- Subjects
- A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred. If you are studying both then 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.
- 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 programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics preferred.
Contextual offer
- Points
- 36 more about contextual offers
- Subjects
- A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics preferred.
UK applicants qualifications
For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:
Equivalent qualification
Pass in Access to HE Diploma, with a minimum of 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we will review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your BTEC syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.
D2,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. Mathematics at D2 required. Further Mathematics is preferred. If you are studying both subjects then D2 can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.
A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including A1 in Mathematics at Advanced Higher. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics preferred.
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades A*AA, including A* in Mathematics. Further Mathematics is preferred. If you are studying both subjects then A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.
International applications
Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.
Resits
This programme does not accept resits. A resit is a second or subsequent attempt to improve a qualification outcome, for which you already hold an award. For further information on what UCL considers a resit, please see UCAS explained.
Access and widening participation
UCL is committed to widening access to higher education. If you are eligible for Access UCL you do not need to do anything in addition to the standard UCAS application. Your application will be automatically flagged when we receive it.Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates
The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a UCL undergraduate degree who don’t have the qualifications to enter directly. These intensive one-year foundation courses are taught on our central London campus.
Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school system which does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.
For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc.
English language requirements
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2
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Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.
A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.
Course overview
This is a joint degree programme taught by UCL Statistical Science and the UCL School of Management.
You will take roughly half your modules in statistics and mathematics; the other half will consist of modules in management, accountancy, finance and (optionally) economics. While the first and second years provide a solid foundation in statistics, mathematics and management, a wide range of options is available in the third year, allowing you to give more weight to either the statistics or the business component.
What this course will give you
The department offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere, where small-group teaching and personal attention are available for all students.
Teaching is enhanced by the varied research interests of our academic staff; from the foundations of the subject to applications of statistics in science, medicine, industry, economics and finance.
Ranked 6th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 for Statistics and Operational Research, we offer you an excellent education with high standards of teaching.
Our graduates are highly sought after in areas such as finance, commerce, industry, research, education and government, while many go on to successfully complete a Master’s or PhD programme.
Teaching and learning
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Upon successful completion of 360 credits, you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Statistics and Management for Business.
Modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.
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The programme does not assume any previous exposure to statistics or business studies: the first year is designed to provide all students with a firm foundation in these subjects, while deepening the knowledge and understanding of those students with some previous exposure to the subject areas. The second and third years build on this foundation through further compulsory modules on core topics in probability theory and statistical inference, and in management studies. Specialist areas of application, such as in medicine, finance, and international aspects of business and marketing are mostly introduced as third year options.
During the course of your degree, theoretical studies are balanced with an emphasis on practical work, including the use of specialist software, and realistic illustration of theoretical concepts. You will take roughly half your modules in statistics, mathematics and computing; the other half will consist of modules in management, accountancy, finance and (optionally) economics. Whilst the first and second years provide a solid foundation in statistics, mathematics and business, a wide range of options is available in the third year, allowing you to place more emphasis on either the statistics or the management component.
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
Your learning
We employ a variety of teaching methods which includes lectures, small-group tutorials, problem classes and computer workshops and e-learning. Lecturers have regular 'drop-in hours' during which you are welcome to come and ask questions about the programme material.
Contact time will vary according to options chosen, but students will typically be expected to undertake 35-40 hours of study per week, of which they can expect to spend around 20-30% of their time in lectures, 10-20% of their time in tutorials, workshops or computer practicals, and the remainder in independent study.
Assessment
Most modules are examined at the end of the academic year in which they are taken using a combination of end-of-year examinations and in-course assessment. Prizes may be awarded to the most outstanding students in the first, second and third year.
Accessibility
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Watch this video to find out more about UCL's Statistical Science programme, entry requirements, course structure and other helpful information. Recorded Spring 2024.
The foundation of your career
The demand for graduates with training in statistical science is now a permanent feature in both advanced and developing countries for jobs in finance, commerce, industry, research, education and government. Graduates from this department are well-represented in all these fields, in this country and overseas, and recent graduates have continued to be successful in obtaining a wide variety of jobs.
Popular career choices of previous graduates include the financial sector, training in the actuarial or accountancy professions, data science, and jobs in industry and commerce. Postgraduate study, for example in advanced statistics, medical statistics, data science, actuarial science, finance or economics, provides further options.
Graduate Outcomes surveys carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 cohorts.
Employability
Together with subject-specific knowledge, the programme is designed to equip you with skills valued by employers including: advanced numeracy and quantitative skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and computing skills. You will also develop your research skills, communication skills and word processing skills through statistical project work.
Fees and funding
Fees for this course
| Fee description | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Tuition fees (2025/26) | £9,250 |
| Tuition fees (2025/26) | £39,800 |
The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2024/25 academic year. The UK fees shown are for the first year of the programme at UCL only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase. The Overseas fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2024/25 entrants for each year of study on the programme, unless otherwise indicated below.
Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.
Additional costs
This programme does not have any additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding or photocopying.
A guide including rough estimates for these and other living expenses is included on the UCL Fees and funding pages. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).
Funding your studies
The department offers an undergraduate scholarship, the EJ Gumbel Scholarship.
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. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.
Scholarships
Funding opportunities relevant to the department may appear in this section when they are available. Please check carefully or confirm with the programme contact to ensure they apply to this degree programme and 2024/25 entry.
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Statistical Science E. J. Gumbel Scholarship
Deadline: 31 August 2025Value: £3,200/yr (Duration of programme)Criteria Based on academic meritEligibility: UK
The Scholarships and Funding website lists scholarships and funding schemes available to UCL students. These may be open to all students, or restricted to specific nationalities, regions or academic department.
Next steps
Your application
We are seeking applicants with a clear interest in Statistics and Mathematics, who have real curiosity and a joy in solving problems, and a motivation to explore topics at the forefront of knowledge.
How to apply
Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
Selection
For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application.
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