Studying at LSE
Explore social sciences in London and prepare your undergraduate application to the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Choosing a course at LSE
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) specialises in the social sciences. Its London setting offers a place to explore questions about economics, politics, society and the wider world.
Start with the degree itself: compare modules, teaching and assessment methods, subject requirements and the balance between quantitative and essay-based work. Courses with similar names can have different academic expectations.
Think about the subjects you most enjoy investigating, the skills you want to develop and how you would explain your interest through specific examples.
2027 application deadline
Apply through UCAS by 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time for equal consideration. This deadline also matters for international applicants.
Check the official LSE application guidance and plan any admissions tests separately: test registration and sitting deadlines can come earlier.
LSE does not interview undergraduate applicants. Prepare a complete, accurate application and respond promptly to any request for further information.
Entry requirements and selection
Requirements depend on your programme and qualification. Check the required subjects, grades and international equivalents on the official entry requirements page and the individual degree page.
Meeting the published grades does not guarantee an offer. LSE considers the academic record, predicted results, subject choices, personal statement and reference as part of its assessment.
A conditional offer specifies what you still need to achieve. Read its exact academic and English-language conditions instead of relying on a single general grade or IELTS range.
Admissions tests: check your programme
Applicants to the LLB Bachelor of Laws must take the LNAT. Some quantitative programmes require or recommend the TMUA. Certain qualifications may also lead to an invitation to take the Undergraduate Admissions Assessment (UGAA).
Use the LSE TMUA guidance and your programme page to confirm whether a test applies to you, which sittings are accepted and when to register.
Preparing your UCAS application
For 2026 entry onwards, the UCAS personal statement is structured around three questions. Explain your motivation for the subject, how your studies have prepared you and what you have done outside formal education to prepare.
Choose examples that show your own thinking: a book, project, course or academic question you explored can help you explain what you learned and why it matters to your intended degree.
Read the UCAS personal statement guidance. Allow time to coordinate your reference, check qualification details and review the final application.
Planning student life in London
Alongside your academic choices, compare accommodation options, travel times and everyday living costs. Build a budget covering tuition, housing, food, transport, study materials and any applicable immigration costs.
Before committing to a course, check the university’s current fees and funding information for your entry year and circumstances.
Discuss your application plans
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