Economics

LSE's BSc Economics admissions information does not ask for or assess a portfolio, work samples, or creative/technical project submission for this undergraduate programme.

The UCAS personal statement is a very important part of LSE's assessment because LSE does not interview applicants. LSE says it plays a key role in distinguishing between many applicants who already meet or exceed entry requirements. For Economics, the statement should show strong academic fit with the course and evidence of logical thinking, quantitative interest, independent thinking, communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and motivation.

Academic performance is a decisive factor. LSE explicitly assesses predicted and achieved grades, subject combinations, and mathematical preparation. For BSc Economics, the standard A-level offer is A*AA with A* in Mathematics; the IB offer is 39 points with 766 at HL including 7 in Mathematics. LSE also expects a broad mix of traditional academic subjects, values strong GCSE performance, requires Mathematics, and says Further Mathematics is desirable if available.

For this specific programme, the TMUA is mandatory for all applicants and therefore carries strong admissions importance. In addition, applicants may need to provide an English-language test result, but LSE states this is usually not needed at the application stage and is normally a condition to meet later if required. The decisive programme-specific test factor is the TMUA.