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BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics for Finance Bachelor's degree at Imperial College London
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics for Finance at Imperial College London. Rather than treating statistics as an abstract toolkit, the degree keeps returning to real financial questions, how do you model risk, price uncertainty, or make sense of noisy market data?
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
89%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Learn to apply statistical methods to solve problems facing financial services industries. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics for Finance is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Imperial College London, based in South Kensington. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Mathematical sciences graduates from this provider, 89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £52,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Accounting & Finance, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.8
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong76
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent89
Moderate evidence Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 89% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional100
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 8 modules
- Introduction to University MathematicsCore
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Transition towards the way you will be expected to think about and approach mathematics during your degree, with emphasis on the importance of precise definitions and rigorous proofs.
- Analysis 1Core
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Undertake a rigorous treatment of the concept of a limit, as applied to sequences, series and functions.
- Linear Algebra and GroupsCore
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Generalise what you already know about systems of linear equations and matrices and view them in more abstract, and more geometric, frameworks of vector spaces and linear transformations.
- Calculus and ApplicationsCore
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Explore a selection of mathematical tools that will enable you to solve more complex problems in applied mathematics than you will have tackled previously.
- Probability and StatisticsCore
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Focus on probability concepts, within an axiomatic framework. There will be a strong emphasis on principles of modelling and data analysis and you will learn to use the formal language of probability.
- Introduction to ComputationCore
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Gain knowledge of programming in Python through illustrative examples, practice questions and assessment tasks, guided by computational principles and their underlying mathematical concepts.
- An Introduction to Applied MathematicsCore
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Identify how mathematical ideas can be used to underpin a range of scientific problems and familiarise yourself with a mathematical framework that embraces multiple disciplines from engineering to economics and statistics.
- Individual Research ProjectCore
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Develop elementary research skills in mathematics while exploring your personal interests in a specific area of mathematics.
Year 2 11 modules
- Analysis 2Core
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Explore higher-dimensional derivatives, leading to the inverse and implicit function theorems, alongside metric and topological spaces as generalisations of n dimensional spaces, and limiting behaviour of sequences in such spaces.
- Group Research ProjectCore
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Further your mathematical research and communication skills while developing transferable teamwork and presentation skills.
- Linear Algebra and Numerical AnalysisCore
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Examine how to find matrices for a linear transformation which reflect its important features, culminating in the rational and Jordan canonical forms, and prove the fundamental Cayley-Hamilton Theorem.
- Multi-variable Calculus and Differential EquationsCore
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Gain an understanding of advanced topics in calculus and ordinary differential equations, including an introduction to multi-dimensional vector calculus and differential operators.
- Probability for StatisticsCore
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Investigate probability concepts that are useful in applications, particularly to statistics, focusing on the joint behaviour of several random variables.
- Statistical Modelling 1Core
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Develop the traditional concepts of statistical inference, including maximum likelihood, hypothesis testing and interval estimation and apply them to the linear model that arises in many practical situations.
- Groups and RingsOptional
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Study examples of groups and homomorphisms, along with applications of group theory and rings, a class of algebraic object equipped with both addition and multiplication.
- Lebesgue Measure and IntegrationOptional
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Explore Lebesgue's theory of measure and integration, a powerful extension of the Riemann integral and an essential tool in all aspects of analysis and its applications, including probability, stochastic processes and PDEs.
- Partial Differential Equations in ActionOptional
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Learn about partial differential equations and the concept of modelling in applied mathematics, with a focus on practical application.
- Principles of ProgrammingOptional
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Build a core of programming skills beyond those encountered in your first year through the object-oriented programming model, which is very widely used and taught in Python.
- Classical MechanicsOptional
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Explore how variational principles can be applied to classical mechanics to develop methods that can be applied to an array of problems ranging from the double pendulum to the motion of relativistic particles.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The course structure moves through several stages. Early on, you build core theory, the mathematical foundations in areas such as analysis, algebra and probability that underpin everything that follows. This is paired with research & methods, where you start learning how mathematicians and statisticians actually approach problems, including the statistical techniques that are central to this course's financial focus. As you progress, applied practice takes a larger role, giving you the chance to work through problems modelled on real statistical and financial questions rather than purely theoretical exercises. You'll also choose from specialist options, allowing you to steer your studies towards the areas of statistics and finance that interest you most. A significant part of the later stages is an independent project, where you take ownership of a substantial piece of work from start to finish, a useful test of whether you can plan, research and deliver independently. Running throughout is a strand on professional skills, covering the kind of communication, teamwork and workplace-relevant abilities that matter once you move from lecture theatre to workplace. Together, these elements are designed to leave you fluent in both the mathematics and the statistical reasoning that financial services work demands.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who enjoys mathematics for its own sake but also wants to see where it leads, someone happy to sit with a proof until it clicks, but equally curious about how those same ideas play out in pricing, risk and financial decision-making. You'll likely be the sort of person who likes precision: who wants to understand why a method works, not just how to apply it. Because the degree leans into statistics and its financial applications, it will particularly interest students who find data and uncertainty more compelling than pure abstraction, and who can imagine themselves eventually working with financial problems, even if the exact career isn't yet decided. Day to day, expect a good deal of independent study alongside lectures and problem sets, the sort of workload that rewards steady, methodical effort rather than last-minute cramming. Most entrants arrive having taken A-levels or equivalent, typically with a UCAS tariff in the 224–239 range, though this reflects what past students actually achieved rather than a fixed requirement. If you're someone who wants a mathematically rigorous degree with a clear practical direction, rather than either pure theory or a purely vocational course, this combination is worth considering.
Careers & job market
Graduates of Accounting & Finance courses nationally have a reasonably strong record of moving into work or further study: 87% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 65% of working graduates were in highly skilled roles or further study, according to Graduate Outcomes data. These figures describe the national picture for the subject area rather than outcomes specific to this course or university, so they're best treated as context rather than a guarantee. On earnings, national data (LEO) shows starting salaries in the region of £25,000–£32,500 fifteen months after graduation, £23,375–£33,000 after three years, and £30,175–£42,600 after five years, again, national figures across the field rather than promises tied to any individual programme. Given the course's focus on statistical methods for financial services, graduates are typically positioned for roles where quantitative and statistical skills are valued, particularly within financial services and related analytical work, though individual outcomes will vary. It's also worth noting that, nationally, 85% of students in this field continue past their first year, which gives some sense of how manageable the transition into this kind of study tends to be.
University & format
Imperial College London is a public, research-intensive university and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1907 and home to 17,565 students. It holds Gold in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality and was. This degree is delivered full-time over three years at the South Kensington campus, taught in English, and leads to a BSc (Hons) award.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of A*A*A. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent100% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 224 - 239 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Imperial College London's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*+A-level equivalent admitted students held
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Imperial College London whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Imperial College London →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
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All Imperial College London funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Accounting & Finance graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £52,000 | £37,500 – £80,000 | 35 |
| 3 years after | £53,500 | £34,500 – £81,500 | 95 |
| 5 years after | £68,000 | £45,500 – £116,000 | 100 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
89%
in work or further study 15 months on
95%
in highly skilled work or study
100%
continue past their first year
75%
find their work meaningful
80%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in accounting & finance · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Accounting & Finance nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£52,000
£25,000 – £32,500After 3 years LEO
£53,500
£23,375 – £33,000After 5 years LEO
£68,000
£30,175 – £42,600national rangethis course’s medianaxis £20,000 – £71,500
National figures for Accounting & Finance graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
89 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
77% working2% working and studying10% in further study95% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Accounting & Finance courses at the same study level.
This course £68,000Peer median £35,500Middle 50% £30,000–£42,500
100th percentile
Compared with 957 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 90; response rate: 70%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Accounting & Finance graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Accounting & Finance courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes65%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Accounting & Finance graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The Big Four (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Banks & insurers
- Corporate finance teams
- HMRC & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Accounting & Finance graduates.
Accounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU Global EducationAccounting Engineer - Pre-Sales & Post SalesStacksAccounting Advisory Manager | Lead Client Projects HybridCFGIAccounting, Insight and Advisory ManagerRSM UKAccounting & FinanceLecturerGEDU ServicesAccounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)Best ApprenticeshipsLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £52,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 75.6% · in work or study 89% · continued 100%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
All students22,525
International52.9%
Aged 25+20.2%
Business and management across the UK
Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around South Kensington
3,468 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Anti Social Behaviour 750Violent Crime 642Other Theft 530Shoplifting 370Theft From The Person 293
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Accounting & Finance right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Imperial College London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Imperial College London; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Imperial College London offers the GREAT - Imperial College London Scholarship for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Imperial College London and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 224 - 239 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Imperial College London. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Mathematical sciences graduates from this provider, 89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £52,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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