2027 Degree Options

Economics, policy and data degrees at 54 universities for an IB Diploma student applying for 2027 entry. Read from official university pages on 19 October 2026; most pages still show 2026 rules. Many options depend on which IB maths course is taken, so read the Maths column first. Type "Best fit" in the filter to see one pick per university.

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1United StatesUC BerkeleyDreamBest fitEconomics (BA)Econ + DataApply to College of Letters and Science, declare later after prerequisites (C or better)No IB rule; calculus in year 1Holistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 45.0603)4No comprehensive review since Summer 2024; six prerequisites neededPage
2United StatesUC BerkeleyDreamData Science (BA)Econ + DataApply to College of Computing, Data Science, and Society; admitted directly to majorNo IB rule; calculus in year 1Holistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 11.0199)4Must choose it at application; CDSS admits no undeclared studentsPage
3United StatesUC BerkeleyDreamPolitical Economy (BA)Econ + PolicyApply to College of Letters and Science, declare later; high-demand, comprehensive reviewNo IB rule; calculus in year 1Holistic, no IB minimumUnclear4Comprehensive review to declare; Berkeley publishes no STEM CIP memo for itPage
4United StatesUCLADreamBest fitEconomics (BA)Econ + DataAdmitted to pre-Economics in College of Letters and Science; apply to major after prerequisitesNo IB rule; calculus in year 1Holistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 45.0603)4Pre-major needs 2.5 GPA and C or better in each coursePage
5United StatesUCLADreamStatistics and Data Science (BS)DataAdmitted as pre-major in College of Letters and Science; declare after 7 prep coursesNo IB rule; calculus in year 1Holistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Department does not grant pre-major later; choose at applicationPage
6United StatesUC San DiegoDreamBest fitEconomics (BS)Econ + DataApply to Economics; major uncapped since Fall 2019, declare via TritonLinkNo IB rule; calculus in year 1 (MATH 20A-C)Holistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 45.0603)4BS adds ECON 5 and ECON 100C over the BAPage
7United StatesUC San DiegoDreamData Science (BS)DataAdmitted directly to major, capped; or Selective Major Application after year 1No IB rule; calculus in year 1 (MATH 18, 20A-C)Holistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 11.0103)4Capped; list backup majors, later switching is competitivePage
8United StatesGeorgetownDreamBest fitInternational Economics (BSFS)Econ + PolicyApply to Walsh School of Foreign Service; declare major laterCalculus or ECON 1357 needed; AA HL 7 gives Calc I creditHolistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 45.0603)4SAT/ACT required; IB statistics credit cannot count toward this majorPage
9United StatesGeorgetownDreamEconomics (AB)Econ + DataApply to Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences; declare laterECON 1357 or Calculus II; statistics and econometrics requiredHolistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 45.0603)4On Georgetown's own STEM list; SAT/ACT required; College-to-SFS switching UnverifiedPage
10United StatesGeorgetownDreamScience, Technology & International Affairs (BSFS)Policy + DataApply to Walsh School of Foreign Service; declare major laterNo IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 45.0102)4Needs a lab-science sequence; little economics; IB statistics credit not acceptedPage
11United StatesClaremont McKennaDreamBest fitEconomics (BA)EconApply to CMC; declare major by end of sophomore yearCalculus recommended; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 45.0603)4Recoded to Econometrics & Quantitative Economics in 2018 for STEM OPT; confirm I-20Page
12United StatesClaremont McKennaDreamPhilosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) (BA)Econ + PolicyApply to CMC, then apply to PPE in fall of sophomore yearNo IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Small tutorial program; separate sophomore application, so entry is not guaranteedPage
13United StatesClaremont McKennaDreamData Science (major)DataApply to CMC; declare major by end of sophomore yearCalculus prerequisite plus linear algebra; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Heavy maths, 12 courses; cannot combine with the Data Science sequencePage
14United StatesUSCDreamBest fitEconomics and Data Science (BS)Econ + DataApply to USC Dornsife; declare with advisor, no application statedCalculus I-II and linear algebra; IB HL maths 5-7 may replace MATH 125Typically 5-7 on all HL and SL examsYes (CIP 45.0603)4Joint Dornsife/Viterbi; older catalogue hints at competitive entry, unconfirmedPage
15United StatesUSCDreamPolitical Economy (BA)Econ + PolicyApply to USC Dornsife; declare with advisorOne calculus course (MATH 118 or 125); no IB rule statedTypically 5-7 on all HL and SL examsUnverified4Not among the three Economics-department STEM majors; STEM status unconfirmedPage
16United StatesUSCDreamEconomics (BA)EconApply to USC Dornsife; declare with advisor, no application neededNo IB rule statedTypically 5-7 on all HL and SL examsYes (CIP 45.0603)4Plain Economics BA is STEM-designated; no policy or data content built inPage
17United StatesUIUCDreamBest fitEconometrics & Quantitative Economics (BSLAS)Econ + DataApply to LAS; declare after C+ in four ECON courses and calculusCalculus I-II and matrix theory required; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP not published)4Economics dept marks it STEM; declaration has hard grade cut-offs, no petitionsPage
18United StatesUIUCDreamComputer Science + Economics (BSLAS)Econ + DataCS+X: direct admit, else competitive portfolio transfer by sixth termCalculus I-II and linear algebra required; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP not published)4Heavy CS; internal transfer competitive; CS blended majors barred as second choicePage
19United StatesMichigan Ann ArborDreamBest fitData Science (BS)DataApply to LSA; declare via Statistics dept, no separate applicationCalculus I-III and linear algebra in major; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumUnverified4STEM status unconfirmed; needs C or better in intro data science, programming, Calculus I-IIPage
20United StatesMichigan Ann ArborDreamPublic Policy (BA, Ford School)Econ + PolicyApply to LSA first; Ford application in winter of sophomore year (Feb 1)No IB rule stated (Econ 101 prerequisite)Holistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Later competitive application: about 150-200 applicants, about 100 enrolled; not guaranteedPage
21United StatesUC IrvineTargetBest fitQuantitative Economics (BA)Econ + DataSelect Quantitative Economics on UC application (School of Social Sciences); selectivity UnverifiedNo IB rule; calculus in year 1; linear algebra expectedHolistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Math-heavy; multivariable calculus and linear algebra expectedPage
22United StatesUC IrvineTargetEconomics (BA)EconSelect Economics on UC application (School of Social Sciences); selectivity UnverifiedNo IB rule; calculus in year 1Holistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Two quarters of calculus needed; STEM status not published by UCIPage
23United StatesUC IrvineTargetData Science (BS)DataSelect Data Science on UC application (Bren School of ICS); admitted to that majorNo IB rule; calculus in year 1 (MATH 2A, 2B, 2D)Holistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Not a TAG major; coding and statistics heavy, little policyPage
24United StatesUC Santa BarbaraTargetBest fitEconomics (BA)EconAdmitted as pre-Economics in College of Letters and Science; petition for full majorNo IB rule; calculus in year 1 (MATH 3A-B or 34A-B)Holistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Full major needs 2.85 GPA in ECON 1, 2, 10A at UCPage
25United StatesUC Santa BarbaraTargetStatistics and Data Science (BS)DataAdmitted as pre-major in College of Letters and Science; petition for full majorNo IB rule; calculus in year 1Holistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Pre-major does not guarantee full major; 2.5 GPA, C or betterPage
26United StatesUC DavisTargetBest fitEconomics (BA)EconApply to College of Letters and Science; declare after ECN 1A/1B and calculus, 2.0 GPANo IB rule; calculus in year 1 (course series changes for fall 2027)Holistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP unverified)4UC Davis L&S page says STEM-designated; confirm CIP on I-20Page
27United StatesUC DavisTargetData Science (BS)DataAdmitted directly to major in College of Letters and Science; admission cappedNo IB rule; calculus in year 1 (MAT 21A-C)Holistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Admission process is capped; continuing students go through Statistics departmentPage
28United StatesUC DavisTargetManagerial Economics (BS)Econ + DataUnverifiedNo IB rule; calculus in year 1Holistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP unverified)4Reclassified STEM in 2019; business-focused, little policy contentPage
29United StatesPurdueTargetBest fitEconomics (BS, Daniels School)Econ + DataApply to the major; Purdue admits to individual majors (Daniels route Unverified)Four years secondary maths for India; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP not published)4Daniels lists BS Economics as STEM OPT eligible; Liberal Arts BA is notPage
30United StatesPurdueTargetQuantitative Business Economics (BS)Econ + DataDirect admit to quantitative business economics pre-majorFour years secondary maths; calculus encouragedHolistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP not published)4New from fall 2024; Daniels School lists it as STEM OPT eligiblePage
31United StatesPurdueTargetData Science (BS, College of Science)DataApply to College of Science Data Science; first-year entry route UnverifiedFour years secondary maths; two semesters calculus for transfersHolistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Emphasis in CS, maths or applied statistics; STEM status not stated on school pagesPage
32United StatesPenn StateTargetBest fitEconomics (BS)Econ + DataAdmitted to University Park; entrance-to-major by 3rd semester (C in ECON 102 and 104, GPA 2.0)No IB rule stated; MATH 110 or 140 taken in collegeHolistic, no IB minimum; HL 5+ earns creditYes (CIP 45.0603)4University Park BA and BS both CIP 45.0603; Behrend BA is 45.0601 (non-STEM)Page
33United StatesPenn StateTargetSocial Data Analytics (BS)Policy + DataAdmitted to University Park; entrance-to-major (C in MATH 140/141, CMPSC 131/132; B in PLSC 309)Calculus I and II (MATH 140, 141) needed; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimum; HL 5+ earns creditYes (CIP 11.0301)4Run by Political Science; entrance needs calculus and two programming coursesPage
34United StatesPenn StateTargetData Sciences (BS)DataAdmitted to University Park; entrance-to-major (C in CMPSC, MATH 140/141, STAT 200 or DS 200)Calculus I and II (MATH 140, 141) needed; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimum; HL 5+ earns creditYes (CIP 30.7001)4Offered via Science, IST and Engineering with different options; no economics corePage
35United StatesIndianaTargetEconomic Consulting (BS in Business, Kelley)Econ + PolicyDirect admit to Kelley possible; otherwise pre-business, then apply to KelleyNo IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimum; IB credit for scores 4+Unclear4Fall 2027 Kelley direct admit has no automatic criteria; competitive, limited capacityPage
36United StatesIndianaTargetBest fitEconomics and Quantitative Methods (BS)Econ + DataDirect admit to College of Arts and Sciences; no entrance-to-major application foundFinite maths (MATH-M 118) plus Calculus (MATH-M 119 or M 211); no IB ruleHolistic, no IB minimum; IB credit for scores 4+Yes (dept says STEM-designated; CIP not published)4Department states STEM OPT eligible; confirm CIP on the I-20 before enrollingPage
37United StatesIndianaTargetData Science (BS, Luddy)DataApply to Luddy (direct-admit school) listing the major; major-specific criteria UnverifiedCalculus I and linear algebra in the major; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimum; IB credit for scores 4+Unclear4Test-optional; international merit scholarships considered automatically, apply by Feb 1Page
38United StatesRutgersTargetBest fitData Science (BS), Economics TrackEcon + DataAdmitted to Rutgers-New Brunswick; declare after Data 101 and Statistical Inference (C or better)Calculus I and II plus linear algebra; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimum; HL 5-7 earns creditYes (program FAQ says STEM-eligible; CIP not stated)4Track covers Econ major core; international scholarships $5,000-$16,000 per yearPage
39United StatesRutgersTargetEconomics (BA)EconAdmitted to School of Arts and Sciences; declare after ECON 102, 103 and Calculus I (C or better)Calculus I required; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimum; HL 5-7 earns creditUnclear4Department points internationals wanting STEM OPT to double major with Data SciencePage
40United StatesRutgersTargetData Science (BA), Societal Impact TrackDataAdmitted to Rutgers-New Brunswick; declare after Data 101 and Statistical Inference (C or better)Calculus I and linear algebra; Calculus II only in Statistics trackHolistic, no IB minimum; HL 5-7 earns creditYes (program FAQ says STEM-eligible; CIP not stated)4Lighter calculus than the BS; any policy content UnverifiedPage
41United StatesUC Santa CruzSafeBest fitEconomics/Mathematics Combined (BA)Econ + DataUnverifiedNo IB rule; calculus in year 1Holistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 45.0603)4Only economics-based UCSC major on STEM list; entry rules UnverifiedPage
42United StatesUC RiversideSafeBest fitEconomics (BA)EconApply to College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS); declaration rules UnverifiedNo IB rule; calculus in year 1 (MATH 9A)Holistic, no IB minimumUnverified4STEM status not published; CHASS needs 2.4 GPA for transfersPage
43United StatesUC RiversideSafeData Science (BS)DataChoose College of Engineering or Natural and Agricultural Sciences on UC applicationNo IB rule; calculus in year 1 (MATH 9A-C)Holistic, no IB minimumUnverified4Offered in two colleges; select college at applicationPage
44United StatesUniversity of San FranciscoSafeBest fitEconomics (BS)Econ + DataAdmitted to USF with declared major; no entrance-to-major rule foundElementary statistics; calculus (MATH 109) or ECON 120 route; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimum; merit tiers use USF-calculated GPAYes (CIP not stated; USF lists Economics BS as eligible)4Automatic merit awards $17,000-$37,000 a year by GPA tierPage
45United StatesUniversity of San FranciscoSafeData Science (BS)DataAdmitted to USF with declared major; no entrance-to-major rule foundCalculus I-II, linear algebra, probability; start MATH 108 or 109 by placementHolistic, no IB minimum; merit tiers use USF-calculated GPAYes (CIP not stated; USF lists Data Science BS as eligible)4Streamlined path to USF Data Science master's; merit awards apply to tuition onlyPage
46United StatesUniversity of San FranciscoSafeData Science BS + Applied Economics MS (4+1)Econ + DataApply as undergraduate; 4+1 entry steps UnverifiedUnverifiedHolistic, no IB minimum; merit tiers use USF-calculated GPAYes (BS Data Science listed; CIP not stated)5Two degrees in five years with discounted fifth year; entry rules UnverifiedPage
47United StatesStony BrookSafeBest fitEconomics (BA)EconAdmitted to Stony Brook; no entrance-to-major application describedCalculus (MAT 125 or AMS 151) or placement level 6; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumYes (CIP 45.0603)4STEM only via CIP 45.0603; 50% tuition scholarship for 2027 international first-yearsPage
48United StatesStony BrookSafeApplied Mathematics and Statistics (BS)DataCompetitive entrance-to-major: B- in Calculus III and linear algebra; apply Jan 5 or Jun 5Calculus through Calculus III plus linear algebra; no IB rule statedHolistic, no IB minimumUnclear4Competitive major entry after first-year maths (older catalog; recheck)Page
49United StatesStony BrookSafeData Science (BS)DataCompetitive entrance-to-major: CSE 114, CSE 214 plus a maths course; apply Jan 5 or Jun 5Calculus; first-years expected to show strong calculus and physics; no IB ruleHolistic, no IB minimumUnclear4Catalog versions disagree on entry grade rules; admission to major not guaranteedPage
50United StatesUM DearbornSafeBest fitData Science (BS)DataUnverifiedUnverifiedUnverifiedYes (CIP 30.3001)4Only UM Dearborn option open to internationals here; most facts unverifiedPage
51AustraliaMelbourneDreamBachelor of CommerceEconDirect application; offer on forecast IB at or above guaranteed score possibleMaths AA SL or HL, or AI HL, grade 4; AI SL not accepted34 (indicative entry score)3Economics major available; AI SL rejectedPage
52AustraliaMelbourneDreamBest fitBachelor of ArtsEcon + PolicyDirect application; offer on forecast IB at or above guaranteed score possibleNone (only English grade 4 required)27 (indicative entry score)3Economics and Politics and International Studies majors can be pairedPage
53AustraliaSydneyDreamBest fitBachelor of EconomicsEcon + DataDirect application; IB 31 listed admission scoreNone for IB taken outside Australia; Mathematics Advanced assumed knowledge31 (admission score)3Feb and Aug intakes; second major from shared pool includes Data SciencePage
54AustraliaSydneyDreamBachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and EconomicsEcon + PolicyDirect application; IB 32 listed admission scoreNone published (assumed knowledge depends on units chosen)32 (admission score)3February intake only; no August startPage
55AustraliaSydneyDreamBachelor of ArtsEcon + PolicyDirect application; IB 26 listed admission scoreNone published (assumed knowledge depends on majors chosen)26 (admission score)3Economics, Economic Policy Analysis and Politics majors; Feb and Aug intakesPage
56AustraliaANUDreamBachelor of Politics, Philosophy and EconomicsEcon + PolicyGuaranteed entry at selection rank 94; apply to ANUNone formal; assumed HSC Maths Advanced or equivalent, IB level not published38 (listed IB equivalent of guaranteed rank 94)3Highest IB ask in this set; Semester 2 start not confirmed on pagePage
57AustraliaANUDreamBest fitBachelor of EconomicsEconGuaranteed entry at selection rank 80; apply to ANUNone formal; assumed HSC Maths Advanced or equivalent, IB level not published31 (listed IB equivalent, rank 80 guaranteed)3Semester 1 and Semester 2 starts offeredPage
58AustraliaANUDreamBachelor of Applied Data AnalyticsDataGuaranteed entry at selection rank 90; apply to ANUNone formal; assumed HSC Maths Advanced or equivalent, IB level not published35 (listed IB equivalent of guaranteed rank 90)3Pure data degree, no economics or policy content confirmed; intake not statedPage
59AustraliaUNSWDreamBest fitBachelor of EconomicsEcon + Policy + DataDirect entry on IB score; provisional IB result acceptedNone formal; Mathematics Advanced assumed knowledge36 (2026 guide score)3Majors: Data Analytics and Econometrics; Economic Policy and Society. Terms 1, 2, 3Page
60AustraliaUNSWDreamBachelor of Politics, Philosophy and EconomicsEcon + PolicyDirect entry on IB score; provisional IB result acceptedNone formal; Mathematics Advanced assumed knowledge36 (2026 guide score)3Terms 1 and 3 only; July 2025 admissions table showed 33Page
61AustraliaUNSWDreamBachelor of Data Science and DecisionsDataDirect entry on IB score; provisional IB result acceptedNone formal; Mathematics Extension 1 assumed knowledge35 (2026 guide score)3Terms 1, 2, 3; July 2025 table showed 33; economics content unverifiedPage
62AustraliaMonashDreamBachelor of EconomicsEconDirect entry on IB score (indicative)Maths AA SL grade 4, or AA or AI HL grade 3; AI SL not accepted31 (indicative)3Indicative score only; econometrics or data content not verifiedPage
63AustraliaMonashDreamBest fitBachelor of Politics, Philosophy and EconomicsEcon + PolicyDirect entry on IB score (indicative); whole record consideredMaths AA or AI SL grade 4 (equivalent to VCE Maths Methods)30.25 (indicative)3Feb and July intakes, but no Semester 2 intake ran in 2026Page
64AustraliaQueenslandTargetBest fitBachelor of EconomicsEcon + Policy + DataDirect application; offer based on IB threshold, not guaranteedMaths AA or AI: SL grade 4 or HL grade 3 (Mathematical Methods equivalent)31 (lowest offer, Semester 1 2026)3Feb and July 2027 starts; Quantitative Analysis major covers statistics and econometricsPage
65AustraliaQueenslandTargetBachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)Econ + PolicyDirect application; offer based on IB threshold, not guaranteedMathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics equivalent; IB mapping per UQ equivalents table38 (lowest offer, Semester 1 2026)4Four years; February 2027 start onlyPage
66AustraliaUWATargetBest fitBachelor of EconomicsEconDirect entry on IB score; full IB Diploma requiredMaths AI SL grade 4 or above (Mathematics Applications equivalent)30 (ATAR 85 equivalent, minimum)3Majors only Economics and Financial Economics; bridging unit ECON1111 if maths weakPage
67AustraliaUWATargetBachelor of ScienceDataDirect entry on IB score; full IB Diploma requiredMaths AA SL 4 or AI HL 3; or AI SL 4 plus a first-year maths unit24 (ATAR 70 equivalent, minimum)3Data Science major; Feb and July intakesPage
68AustraliaAdelaide UniversityTargetBest fitBachelor of EconomicsEcon + Policy + DataDirect entry on IB scoreNone (prerequisites and assumed knowledge both nil)28 (international admissions table)3Data Analytics and Economic Policy Analysis courses; Feb and July intakesPage
69AustraliaAdelaide UniversityTargetBachelor of Philosophy, Politics and EconomicsEcon + PolicyDirect entry on IB scoreNone (prerequisites and assumed knowledge both nil)25 (international admissions table)3Feb and July intakes; some July-start courses only run in semester 1Page
70AustraliaAdelaide UniversityTargetBachelor of Mathematics (Honours) majoring in Data ScienceDataDirect entry on IB scorePrerequisite is SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent; IB mapping Unverified28 (international admissions table)4International students only; no economics content on pagePage
71AustraliaUTSTargetBest fitBachelor of EconomicsEcon + PolicyDirect entry on IB scoreNo formal prerequisite; assumed knowledge HSC Maths Advanced, IB level not published29 final / 34 predicted (indicative, 2027 table)3Core policy evaluation and econometrics; Feb and Jul intakesPage
72AustraliaUTSTargetBachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Statistics and Data Science major)DataDirect entry on IB scoreNo formal prerequisite; assumed HSC Maths Advanced, Extension 1 recommended; IB level not published29 final / 34 predicted (indicative, 2027 table)3Heavy maths, no economics content; Feb and Jul intakesPage
73AustraliaMacquarieTargetBachelor of EconomicsEconDirect entry on IB scoreAssumed knowledge HSC Maths Advanced or equivalent; IB level not publishedUnverified (2027 guide shows 32, indicative; international rank not seen)3Assumed knowledge only; first-year bridging elective ECON1031 advisedPage
74AustraliaMacquarieTargetBest fitBachelor of Business Analytics and Bachelor of EconomicsEcon + DataDirect entry on IB scoreAssumed knowledge HSC Maths Advanced or equivalent; IB level not publishedUnverified (2027 guide shows 32, indicative)UnverifiedDouble degree; length and international IB rank not confirmedPage
75AustraliaRMITSafeBest fitBachelor of Business (Economics major)EconDirect entry on IB scoreNone (only English prerequisite listed)25 (minimum, equals 65%)3Feb, Jul and Oct intakes; 2027 fee A$47,040 a yearPage
76AustraliaRMITSafeBachelor of Data ScienceDataDirect entry on IB scoreVCE Maths (General, Methods or Specialist) score 20 or equivalent; IB level not published25 (minimum, equals 65%)3Feb and Jul intakes; 2027 fee A$45,120 a year; no economics contentPage
77AustraliaQUTSafeBest fitBachelor of Business (Economics)EconDirect entry on IB scoreAssumed knowledge: General Maths level, which QUT maps to IB Maths AI; not a hard prerequisiteUnverified (2022 IB guide showed 28)3Bridging maths advised if assumed knowledge not met; Feb and Jul intakesPage
78AustraliaQUTSafeBachelor of Data Science (Business Data Science)DataDirect entry on IB scoreAssumed knowledge: Maths Methods level, which QUT maps to IB AA SL/HL or AI HLUnverified (2022 IB guide showed 28)3Pure data degree with business focus; check AI AND ML option tooPage
79AustraliaDeakinSafeBest fitBachelor of Commerce (Economics major)EconDirect entry on IB scoreUnverified (no maths prerequisite found)Unverified3Redesigned 2027 course M380; Trimester 1, 2 and 3 intakesPage
80AustraliaDeakinSafeBachelor of Data ScienceDataDirect entry on IB scoreNone (only English prerequisite listed)Unverified3IB score not found; Deakin College pathway lists IB 20Page
81AustraliaWollongongSafeBachelor of Economics and FinanceEcon + PolicyDirect entry on IB scoreNone stated; relevant senior subjects advised28 (minimum, Group 2 degree)3IB 32 gets automatic consideration for 30% tuition scholarship (UES)Page
82AustraliaWollongongSafeBest fitBachelor of Business (Economics and Business Analytics majors)Econ + DataDirect entry on IB scoreNone stated; relevant senior subjects advised25 (minimum, Group 1 degree)3Two majors can be combined; Autumn, Spring, Summer startsPage
83AustraliaWollongongSafeBachelor of Mathematics (Statistics and Data Science major)DataDirect entry on IB scoreEquivalent of HSC Maths Standard 2 (Band 2); IB level not published25 (minimum, Group 1 degree)3Autumn and Spring starts; Maths Extension 1 equivalent recommendedPage
84AustraliaCurtinSafeBest fitBachelor of Commerce (Economics major)EconDirect entry on IB scoreNone (no essential subjects)24 (minimum, indicative)3Some majors not open to international students; confirm EconomicsPage
85AustraliaCurtinSafeBachelor of Science (Data Science major)DataDirect entry on IB scoreNone (no essential subjects at degree level)24 (minimum, indicative)3Semester 1 and 2 intakes; 2027 fee A$47,316 first yearPage
86CanadaTorontoDreamBest fitEconomics Major (Arts Program) ASMAJ1478, optional ASIP stream; Economics Specialist ASSPE1478Econ + DataApply to Arts & Science, Social Sciences category; enrol in Economics laterNone published for Social Sciences categoryMid to high 30s recommended4 (5 with ASIP)No co-op at St. George; ASIP paid internship 12-20 months, extra yearPage
87CanadaTorontoDreamPublic Policy, Honours Bachelor of Arts (UTSC), co-op optionPolicyDirect entry via OUAC Social Sciences & Humanities (TUD), co-op versionNone listed (English 70% only); IB not mentionedNot published (Ontario: mid-70s, high 70s for co-op)4UTSC co-op: 2-3 paid work terms (8-12 months); high 70s neededPage
88CanadaTorontoDreamSpecialist (Co-operative) Program in Economics for Management Studies (BBA), UTSCEconDirect entry via OUAC Management (TSM), supplementary application, co-opAdvanced Functions + Calculus & Vectors; per U of T IB page AA SL/HL or AI HL (AI SL fails calculus)Not published (Ontario: mid- to high 80s co-op)4Co-op; supplementary application, possible interview; international early date 7 Nov 2026Page
89CanadaUBCDreamBest fitBachelor of International Economics (BIE), Vancouver School of EconomicsEconDirect entry year 1, list BIE on application (Vancouver)Maths AA SL or HL, or AI HL; AI SL and Studies not acceptableNot published (UBC minimum 24, higher for most programs); 3 HL needed4Direct entry, 100 seats, optional co-op; needs 3 HL coursesPage
90CanadaUBCDreamBachelor of Arts, Economics Major (Vancouver School of Economics)Econ + DataApply to Faculty of Arts; apply to Economics major after year 1 (27 credits)Arts lists no IB maths; AI SL fails Pre-Calc 12 rule; calculus needed year 1Not published (UBC minimum 24, higher for most programs)4Major entry is competitive, ranked by GPA; next intake opens 15 Mar 2027Page
91CanadaUBCDreamBachelor of Arts, Combined Major in Economics and StatisticsEcon + DataApply to Faculty of Arts; apply to combined major after year 1Arts lists no IB maths; AI SL fails Pre-Calc 12 rule; calculus needed year 1Not published (UBC minimum 24, higher for most programs)4Statistics department extra requirements Unverified; Arts Co-op eligibility UnverifiedPage
92CanadaMcGillDreamEconomics Major Concentration (B.A.), 36 credits, Faculty of ArtsEconApply to Faculty of Arts BA; declare program in U1No specific prerequisites for Arts33 to 36 subject points of 42 (guideline)4 (IB credit may shorten, Unverified)Non-mathematical, flexible route; two statistics courses required; no calculusPage
93CanadaMcGillDreamBest fitEconomics Honours (B.A.), 42 creditsEcon + DataApply to Faculty of Arts BA; enter Honours at start of U1Arts: none for admission; Honours needs 2 terms of calculus (MATH 140/141)33 to 36 subject points of 42 (guideline)4More mathematical; needs calculus, CGPA 3.00 to graduate; stats and econometrics corePage
94CanadaMcGillDreamPolitical Science Major Concentration (B.A.), 36 creditsPolicyApply to Faculty of Arts BA; declare program in U1No specific prerequisites for Arts33 to 36 subject points of 42 (guideline)4Pairing with Economics concentration or minor: rules UnverifiedPage
95CanadaWaterlooTargetBest fitHonours Arts, Economics major (co-op), Specialization in Public Policy availableEcon + PolicyApply direct to Honours Arts (Co-op); choose Economics major end of first yearNo IB maths listed; Calculus & Vectors recommended (Ontario)27 minimum (excl. bonus), 3 HL; typical Not published4 (co-op longer)Co-op optional; Economics co-op needs 70% major average, first work term year 2Page
96CanadaWaterlooTargetHonours Arts, Mathematical Economics majorEcon + DataApply direct to Honours Arts; declare Mathematical Economics after first yearNo IB maths listed; Calculus & Vectors expected, else MATH 103/104 in year 127 minimum (excl. bonus), 3 HL; typical Not published4 (co-op longer)About 13 maths courses; cannot combine with Arts and BusinessPage
97CanadaQueen'sOptionalEconomics Specialization (Arts) B.A. (Honours), 66 unitsEcon + DataApply direct to Economics (QAE)None for admission (English only); first-year calculus required in programMinimum total 28 excl. bonus, 3 HL; competitive score Not published4Needs calculus (MATH 121) and STAT 161 inside the degreePage
98CanadaQueen'sOptionalBest fitPolitics, Philosophy, and Economics Specialization (Arts) B.A. (Honours)Econ + Policy + DataApply Arts (QA); plan entry later (Unverified)Arts: none for admission; Economics sub-plan needs first-year calculusMinimum total 28 excl. bonus, 3 HL; competitive score Not published4Triple-discipline honours; STAT 161 Introduction to Data Science is corePage
99CanadaMcMasterOptionalBest fitHonours Economics Co-op (B.A.)EconApply to Honours Economics I; move into Honours Economics after year 1Not stated for IB; Adv Functions + Calculus; McMaster table: AA SL/HL or AI HL (AI SL lacks calculus)Not published (varies by program, out of 45)5Paid work terms mostly upper years; Economics I Ontario range 80-83%Page
100CanadaMcMasterOptionalHonours Economics and Mathematics (B.A.)Econ + DataApply to Honours Economics I; Level II entry needs MATH 1A03 and GPA 5.0Not stated for IB; calculus needed (MATH 1A03); AA SL/HL or AI HL by McMaster tableNot published (varies by program, out of 45)4Co-op for this plan Unverified; Honours Economics Co-op is the co-op routePage
101United KingdomUCLStretchBest fitBSc Social Sciences with Data Science (UCAS code Unverified)Econ + Policy + DataUCAS, max 5 choices; no admissions test or interview seen in extractNo IB maths named; GCSE Maths B/6 or equivalent (page seen via search extract only)38 with 18 at HL, no HL below 5UnverifiedBest UCL fit; no IB maths named. Recheck on the live pagePage
102United KingdomUCLStretchBSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (UCAS code Unverified)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no admissions test seen in extractMaths HL 7, AA or AI both accepted39 with no HL below 5 (HL maths 7)UnverifiedNeeds HL Maths 7; ruled out on Maths SL or HL below 7Page
103United KingdomLSEStretchBest fitBSc Politics and Data Science (UCAS code Unverified)Policy + DataUCAS, max 5 choices; no admissions test seenMaths at HL (AA or AI not stated); A-level equivalent essential38 with 766 at HL, including HL MathsUnverifiedNeeds HL Maths; recheck figures on the live pagePage
104United KingdomLSEStretchBSc Politics and Economics (LL12)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no admissions test on pageMaths at HL (AA or AI not stated)38 with 766 at HL, including HL Maths3Needs HL Maths and three HLs at 7,6,6; SL Maths not enoughPage
105United KingdomLSEStretchBSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (L0V0)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no admissions test on pageHL Maths grade 7 (AA or AI not stated)39 with 766 at HL, including 7 in HL Maths4Needs HL Maths at 7; four-year degree with client projectPage
106United KingdomWarwickDreamBest fitBSc/BA Economics, Politics and International Studies (LLD2)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; TMUA optional, may reduce A-level offer; no interviewGCSE Maths 8 or IB Maths SL 5 (AA or AI); otherwise Maths HL383 (4 with study abroad)Best maths fit: SL Maths 5 is enough; no real data componentPage
107United KingdomWarwickDreamBA Social Sciences with Data Science (LG33)Econ + Policy + DataUCAS, max 5 choices; no interviewGCSE Maths 7 or IB Maths SL 532 (as published)3Only partly economics and politics; sociology-led with data modulesPage
108United KingdomWarwickDreamBA/BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (L0V0)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no interview; TMUA not mentionedMaths HL 4 or SL 5 (Maths Studies also listed); AA or AI not stated383 (4 with placement)Low maths bar but no data content; philosophy is a third of itPage
109United KingdomKing's College LondonDreamBA/BSc Philosophy, Politics & Economics (L0V0)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no test or interview statedGCSE Maths 7 equivalent via IB Maths AA; AI accepted at lower grade (grades not captured)38 or 19 from three HLs3No data component; verify exact IB maths grade for AIPage
110United KingdomKing's College LondonDreamBest fitBA/BSc Political Economy (L200)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no test or interview statedNo required subjects, no maths listed38 or 19 from three HLs3No data focus found; page lists no stats modulesPage
111United KingdomKing's College LondonDreamBSc Data Analytics for Business & Finance (N210)Econ + DataUCAS, max 5 choices; no test statedMaths HL 6 (AA or AI)38 or 19 from three HLs, including 6 in HL Maths3Business and finance, no politics; needs HL Maths 6Page
112United KingdomDurhamDreamBA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (VL52)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no test or interview statedMaths HL, or Maths SL 7 (AA or AI not stated; Maths Studies refused)37 with 766 at HL, including Maths and an arts or social science HL3SL Maths must be 7; no data componentPage
113United KingdomDurhamDreamBest fitBA (Hons) Economics and Politics (LL12)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no test or interview statedMaths HL, or Maths SL 7 (AA or AI not stated; Maths Studies refused)37 with 766 at HL, including Maths and a social science or humanities HL3SL Maths must be 7; no data degree found at DurhamPage
114United KingdomEdinburghTargetMA (Hons) Economics and Politics (LL12)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no test or interview statedMaths HL 5, or Maths SL 6 if not at HL (AA or AI not stated)Recent range 37 with 666 to 40 with 766 at HL4Scottish four-year degree; range is past offers, not guaranteedPage
115United KingdomEdinburghTargetBest fitMA (Hons) Politics with Quantitative Methods (8M9D)Policy + DataUCAS, max 5 choices; no test or interview statedMaths HL 5, or Maths SL 6 if not at HL (AA or AI not stated)Recent range 34 with 655 to 37 with 666 at HL4Little economics; Economics and Statistics (LG13) closed for 2027Page
116United KingdomEdinburghTargetMA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (L251)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no test or interview statedMaths HL 5, or Maths SL 6 if not at HL (AA or AI not stated)Recent range 37 with 666 to 40 with 766 at HL4Four-year degree; no data componentPage
117United KingdomBristolTargetBSc Economics and Data Science (L1G1)Econ + DataUCAS, max 5 choices; no test or interview statedMaths HL 6 (AA or AI) or Maths SL 7 (AA only)38 with 18 at HL3Maths AI SL is ruled out; no politicsPage
118United KingdomBristolTargetBest fitBSc Economics and Politics (LL12)Econ + PolicyUCAS, max 5 choices; no test or interview statedMaths HL 6 (AA or AI) or Maths SL 7 (AA only)36 with 18 at HL, including 6 at HL in an essay-based subject3Maths AI SL is ruled out; econometrics in corePage
119SingaporeNTUDreamBachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Data ScienceEcon + DataApply 15 Oct 2026 to 19 Mar 2027; decision on actual IB results only; selection test or interview may applyA good grade in Maths HL (AA or AI) and English SLNot published (NTU says too few IB applicants for a grade profile)4Needs Maths HL; no offer on predicted gradesPage
120SingaporeNTUDreamBachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Double Major, Economics and Public Policy & Global AffairsEcon + PolicyApply 15 Oct 2026 to 19 Mar 2027; decision on actual IB results only; selection test or interview may applyA good grade in Maths HL (AA or AI) and English SLNot published (NTU says too few IB applicants for a grade profile)4Needs Maths HL; no offer on predicted gradesPage
121SingaporeNTUDreamBest fitBachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Economics (single major)EconApply 15 Oct 2026 to 19 Mar 2027; decision on actual IB results onlyA good grade in Maths SL (AA or AI) and English SLNot published (NTU says too few IB applicants for a grade profile)4Only NTU option here that works with Maths SLPage
122SingaporeSMUDreamBest fitBachelor of Science (Economics) with 2nd Major in Data Science and AnalyticsEcon + DataApply on teacher-attested predicted grades; interview if shortlisted; self-reported actual IB results acceptedA good pass in IB Maths HL or SL (page does not split AA and AI); alternative maths background may be consideredNot published for IB (indicative grade profile is A-Level only)4Tuition Grant for international students carries a 3-year Singapore work bondPage
123SingaporeSMUDreamBachelor of Social Science (BSocSc), Politics, Law and Economics major (first major only)Econ + PolicyApply on teacher-attested predicted grades; interview if shortlisted; holistic selectionUnverified for IB; FAQ expects a good pass in A-Level, H1 or O-Level Add Maths, or alternative maths backgroundNot published for IB (indicative grade profile is A-Level only)4Degree is Bachelor of Social Science, not Science. IB maths rule for PLE unstatedPage
124IrelandTrinity College DublinDreamBest fitPhilosophy Political Science Economics and Sociology (PPES), B.A. Honours, CAO TR015Econ + PolicyApply direct (non-EU route), online applicationMaths SL Grade 5 (AA or AI accepted per Trinity IB page)33 incl. bonus (non-EU band 2), no HL below 5, no SL below 4443 places; the 581-point EU cut-off is for the CAO route onlyPage
125IrelandTrinity College DublinDreamBusiness, Economic and Social Studies (BESS), B.A. Honours, CAO TR081Econ + PolicyApply direct (non-EU route), online applicationMaths HL Grade 5 or SL Grade 7Banded in Trinity's international brochure; band not checked4Takes Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Business in year 1; HL5 or SL7 mathsPage
126IrelandTrinity College DublinDreamEconomics and Computer Science (Joint Honours, TR197), B.A. HonoursEcon + DataApply direct (non-EU route), online applicationMaths SL Grade 5 (Economics JH page); Computer Science pairing may differBanded in Trinity's international brochure; band not checked4Computer Science side maths need unverifiedPage
127IrelandUCDTargetBest fitPhilosophy, Politics & Economics (COS1)Econ + PolicyApply direct (non-EU route)Maths SL Grade 4 (per snippet of UCD Global page)29 IB points (2027 entry)3 or 4 (Unverified)Figures from a search snippet; confirm on UCD's pagePage
128IrelandUCDTargetBSc Economics (ECS4)EconApply direct (non-EU route)Maths HL Grade 5 (per snippet of UCD Global page)29 IB points (2027 entry)3 or 4 (Unverified)HL Maths 5 needed; confirm on UCD's pagePage
129IrelandUCDTargetEconomics & Finance (BSS2)EconApply direct (non-EU route)Maths HL Grade 5 (per snippet of UCD Global page)39 IB points (2027 entry)3 or 4 (Unverified)HL Maths 5 needed; confirm on UCD's pagePage
130NetherlandsUniversity of AmsterdamDreamBest fitBSc Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE)Econ + PolicySelective: scored rounds for grades, statement, then interview; apply 1 Oct 2026 to 1 Feb 2027Maths AA SL or HL grade 4+, or AI HL grade 4+; AI SL not sufficient (else supplementary test, e.g. OMPT-A 70%)Minimum 34 points from six subjects, excluding TOK and EE bonus points3Small selective programme; non-EEA applicants must prove maths before 1 MayPage
131NetherlandsUniversity of AmsterdamDreamBSc Econometrics and Data ScienceEcon + DataUnverified (page names no capping, selection or deadline date); check UvA application pageMaths HL or AA HL, minimum grade 4, 5 recommended; AI SL and AA SL not listedNot published3Maths-heavy; page lists only HL maths. Capping and deadline UnverifiedPage
132FranceSciences PoDreamBest fitBachelor of Arts, Sciences Po Undergraduate College, major Economies and SocietiesEcon + Policy + DataWritten application on predicted grades, then interview if above committee score; apply by 1 Mar 2027; admission confirmed after final IBNot published (no IB maths level stated); college teaches applied maths, statistics and econometricsNot published (predicted grades out of 42 or 45 required, no minimum)3 (year 3 abroad)One application only; no waiting list; offer confirmed on final resultsPage
133FranceSciences PoDreamBachelor of Arts, Sciences Po Undergraduate College, major Politics and GovernmentEcon + PolicyWritten application on predicted grades, then interview if above committee score; apply by 1 Mar 2027; admission confirmed after final IBNot published (no IB maths level stated)Not published (predicted grades out of 42 or 45 required, no minimum)3 (year 3 abroad)Same application as other majors; major chosen in year 2, not at entryPage
134FranceSciences PoDreamBachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc), Social Sciences and Mathematics, with Universite Paris CiteEcon + DataDual degree: regular Sciences Po route, partner portal may also apply; 2027 procedure UnverifiedUnverified (Sciences Po page gives no IB maths rule; partner sets maths level)Not published4Mathematics stream with Paris Cite; maths level and entry rules UnverifiedPage