Course starts: September 2027 Location: London, Bloomsbury

Statistics and Management for Business BSc

This course, 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.

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Full-time

3 academic years full time

UK: £9,790 per year
International: £42,700 per year

13 January 2027. Applications close at 6pm UK time.
Applications may stay open after this UCAS Equal Consideration deadline, please check UCAS for details.

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

Grades: A*BB
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

At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.

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Resits

This course 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.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

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 and International Education.

UCL is committed to widening access to higher education. Access UCL is our contextual offer scheme for applicants from groups that are underrepresented at UCL. We assess your eligibility for Access UCL based on the information contained within your UCAS application. We review and update our Access UCL eligibility criteria and datasets every year, so please check the requirements for the year you plan to apply.

The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a UCL undergraduate degree who do not 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.

About this course

Take advantage of the expertise in both the Department of Statistical Science and the School of Management. This joint degree combines a thorough training in statistics with modules in the broad area of business studies. It’s an ideal option if You’re looking for a mix of management and quantitative skills to take into a career in business, management, commerce or industry.

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.

Our courses are well suited to students with strong mathematical ability who enjoy analytical thinking and problem-solving. They are ideal for those who are curious about how data, statistics and quantitative methods can be applied to real-world challenges across business, economics, finance, technology and society. Applicants should be motivated, intellectually engaged, and interested in developing rigorous quantitative and transferable skills for a wide range of careers or further study.

Course structure

The course 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.

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.

Modules

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).

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.

Compulsory modules

Optional modules

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 course material.

Most modules are assessed by primarily by examination, together with some element of in-class tests, take-home papers or coursework. A few modules are assessed exclusively by coursework, and many include an element of group work.

Typical contact hours vary between 10–16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choice, and include lectures, tutorials, computer workshops and e-learning activities. Students will also display a level of independent study 19–30 hours per week , for example, working on exercise sheets or reading assigned texts.

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

Fees and funding

Fee comparison by study mode and student status.
Study mode	UK fee (2026/27)	Overseas fee (2026/27)
Full time	£9,790	£42,700

UK undergraduate fees for 2026/27 are subject to parliamentary approval and are for the first year only. Fees for subsequent years may be subject to increase: Student Terms and Conditions. UK fees are in line with the Government announcement on fee cap increases. Fees for 2027/28 entry will be published in August 2026.

International undergraduate students benefit from a cohort guarantee unless indicated below, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2026/27 entrants.

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

There are no additional course-specific costs for this course.

For in-person teaching, UCL's main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1–2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2026. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide. 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).

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.

Why study this course at UCL?

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.

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 course.

Ranked 5th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Statistics and Operational Research, we offer you an excellent education with high standards of teaching.

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What this course will give you

Together with subject-specific knowledge, the course is designed to equip students with skills valued by employers including: advanced numeracy and quantitative skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and computing skills. Students will also develop research skills, communication skills and word processing skills through statistical project work. Graduates of this course should be able to proceed directly to a post as a statistician in industry, commerce or public organisations, or by profiting from the general numeracy and reasoning skills acquired during the course, to take up a trainee position in accountancy, insurance or management. The course also provides a preparation for postgraduate study in management, statistics and related fields.

Popular career choices of Statistical Science graduates include the financial sector, technology companies, the actuarial or accountancy professions, data or business analysis roles, and jobs in industry and commerce. Many of our graduates go on to further study, in the UK or overseas.

(Source: Graduate Outcomes surveys carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2017–2023 cohorts.)

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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.

Applications should be made through UCAS. When assessing your application, we would like to understand:

Why you wish to study Statistics and Management for Business at undergraduate level, and what has motivated your interest in the subject.
What particularly attracts you to this course, including the specialist area, curriculum, or teaching approach.
Any additional experience or achievements that demonstrate your ability to succeed in a rigorous academic environment.

Selection

For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application.

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Course starts: September 2027

UCAS applications open for 2027 entry on 12 May 2026.

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Statistics and Management for Business BSc

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