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 the Finnish Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg (Matriculation Examination Certificate)
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A*AA, AAA
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Two subjects at grade 7 (Laudatur, excellent) and three subjects at grade 6 (Eximia cum laude approbatur, Exceptionally good)
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AAB
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Five subjects at grade 6 (Eximia cum laude approbatur, Exceptionally good)
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Maths A*
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Advanced Maths at grade 7 (Laudatur, excellent)
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Maths A
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Advanced Maths at grade 6 (Eximia cum laude approbatur, Exceptionally good)
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A level grade
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Equivalent in the European Baccalaureate
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A*AA, AAA
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Obtain 85 per cent overall
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AAB
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Obtain 80 per cent overall
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Maths A*
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8.5 in Maths (the full option - five periods per week)
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Maths A
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8.0 in Maths (the full option - five periods per week)
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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 taught master's programme we require the Kandidaatti/Kandidat or Bachelor, completed after 2007, with an average grade of 2/3 or 3/5.
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)
We require the Maisteri/Magister/Master's degree with an average grade of 2/3 or 3/5.