Undergraduate
Entry requirements vary by programme, and are listed on the individual undergraduate degree programme webpages. We express our standard offers in terms of GCE A levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB), but we consider a range of qualifications. Below we have listed our various A level grade requirements and their international equivalency.
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A level grade
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Equivalent in Australian School Leaving Qualifications (except Queensland)
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A*AA, AAA
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Obtain an ATAR minimum of 98
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AAB
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Obtain an ATAR minimum of 96
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Maths A*/A
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Good performance in advanced Year 12 Maths courses
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A level grade
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Equivalent in Queensland School Leaving Qualifications
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A*AA, AAA
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Obtain an OP band 1
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AAB
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Obtain an OP minimum band 2
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Maths A*/A
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Good performance in advanced Year 12 Maths courses
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A level grade
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Equivalent in UNSW Foundation Studies
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A*AA, AAA
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Obtain a weighted GPA of 9.5 overall
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AAB
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Obtain a weighted GPA of 9 overall
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Maths A*
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Mathematics S grade A+
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Maths A
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Mathematics S grade A
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Applicants offering the above qualification who are considered by the selector to be excellent may also be asked to sit the UG Admissions Assessment (UGAA).
Mathematics requirements for Australian applicants
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State
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Required courses
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Grade requirements
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Australian Capital Territory
ACT Senior Secondary Certificate
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2016: Specialist Mathematics including the unit SM: Series & Differential Equations
From 2017: Specialist Mathematics (All 4 units)
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A* Maths:
2016: Exact requirements determined by the number and combination of units studied
2017: Grade A in all 4 units
A Maths:
2016: Exact requirements determined by the number and combination of units studied
2017: Two units at grade A and two units at grade B
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New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC)
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Mathematics Extension 1 and Mathematics Extension 2
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A* Maths: E4 in both courses
A Maths: One grade E4 and one grade E3
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Northern Territory
Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET)
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Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics
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A* Maths: Grade A in both courses
A Maths: One grade A and one grade B
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Queensland
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
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Mathematics B and Mathematics C
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A* Maths: VHA in both courses
A Maths: One at VHA and one at HA
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South Australia
South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
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Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics
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A* Maths: Grade A in both courses
A Maths: One grade A and one grade B
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Tasmania
Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)
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Mathematics Methods 3 and Mathematics Specialised 4
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A* Maths: EA in both courses
A Maths: One at EA and one at HA
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Victoria
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
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Specialist Maths 3 and 4
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A* Maths: Combined study score of 72
A Maths: Combined study score of 65
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Western Australia
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
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Mathematics Methods and Mathematics Specialist
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A* Maths: Grade A in both courses
A Maths: One grade A and one grade B
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Accepted international qualifications
Whilst not an exhaustive list, the following are international qualifications with which applicants may be eligible for consideration by LSE:
• At least 4 ‘Group A' Advanced Placement subjects (see the College Board and UCAS websites)
• A University of London International Programmes qualification
• A foundation programme (See EducationUK for more detail)
• A year of university study from another institution*
*Applicants to whom we make an offer on the basis of an undergraduate degree are normally expected to obtain a B+ or the equivalent overall, but higher marks in specific subjects may also be necessary.
Applicants offered a place on the basis of a foundation programme or university studies may be asked to sit the Undergraduate Admissions Assessment (UGAA).
Competition for places
Please note that, due to the intense competition for places, meeting or exceeding the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission. In addition to the general entry requirements, applicants should also refer to the individual undergraduate degree programme descriptions, especially for quantitative programmes, where the advanced study of Mathematics up to school-leaving age is often required.
Find out how to apply. Note that the closing date for applications is 15 January in the year that you hope to start at LSE.
Graduate
Master's (MSc/MA/MPA/LLM)
To be considered for admission to a master's degree, we require a three-year bachelor’s or four-year bachelor's (honours) degree with a 2:1, or an average grade of Distinction, Division A, Division 1, B+ or 5.5/7.
This is our general minimum requirement; however, some programmes have specific requirements in terms of degree result required and subject background. Many of our quantitative programmes also require that a GRE or GMAT score is submitted. Please see the individual graduate degree programme descriptions for specific programme requirements and information about the application process.
Research (MPhil/MRes/PhD)
To be considered for admission to a research programme we require a master's degree with Credit (66 per cent).