London School of Economics
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PartialOwnership ('private company limited by guarantee') is LSE's own stated legal status, from its own 'LSE at a glance' page. Student size (~12,950 total, ~12,590 full-time-equivalent, 2024-25) is a secondary citation (Wikipedia infobox, HESA-derived) -- LSE's own 'at a glance' page has the real figures, but they display through an interactive element rather than as plain text, so this isn't primary-confirmed. QS #56 and THE #46 (2026) are likewise secondary-report figures, not confirmed on an LSE page directly (LSE's site foregrounds UK-domestic/sector-specific guides instead). Guardian #4 in the UK overall, #1 in London (2026) is confirmed from LSE's own news page. Tuition (£41,900/year) is for one representative course (BSc Economics, 2027/28 entry) -- LSE publishes a full per-programme fee table rather than one school-wide headline figure, so this should be read as an anchor point, not a universal number. Russell Group confirmed via a summary of russellgroup.ac.uk's own member list. No official institution-wide acceptance rate published (LSE's BSc Economics page does disclose a course-specific 2,885 applications / 217 intake / 13:1 ratio for 2025 entry, but that's one course, not an institutional rate).
Official source ↗BSc Economics
Economics
A*AA including Mathematics (A-level standard offer)
LSE's official US-applicant page (lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/international-students/united-states-of-america) states: GPA 3.7+ and ACT 32+ or SAT 1450+ (with AP Calculus BC at 5, since Economics has a Maths requirement) for the A*AA/AAA band. An AP-only alternative route (5 APs at grade 5, no SAT/ACT) also exists. TMUA is separately mandatory for Economics applicants. Confirmed current for 2027/28 entry.
Official source ↗BA Anthropology and Law
Humanities
AAB, no specific subject combination required (A-level); IB 37 points overall, 666 at HL
LSE's own BA Anthropology and Law course page confirms the identical AAB/IB 37 (666 HL) standard as the BA Social Anthropology entry. Contextual offer ABB. No specific subject combination required. Names no admissions test. No direct SAT/ACT figure published, the same AAB-tier honesty gap as the Social Anthropology entry. Filed under 'Humanities' rather than 'Law' -- the course's own name leads with Anthropology, so that half anchors it, the same anchor-on-the-first-named-subject logic the existing LSE History and Politics entry already uses. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BA Geography
Geography & Environmental Sciences
AAA, no specific subject combination required (A-level); IB 38 points overall, 766 at HL
LSE's own BA Geography course page confirms the AAA/IB 38 (766 HL) standard; Geography and Economics are the most common applicant subjects, though Government and Politics, Sociology, History, or a natural science are also considered, and a Mathematics/Further-Mathematics-heavy combination is described as less competitive than a broader mix. Names no admissions test. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BA History
Humanities
AAA, A-level History not mandatory (A-level); IB 38 points overall, 766 at HL
LSE's own BA History course page confirms the AAA/IB 38 (766 HL) standard; A-level History itself isn't mandatory, but the page seeks a broad mix of traditional academic subjects typically including History, English, Economics, Government and Politics, Sociology, modern languages, or Philosophy. Contextual offer AAB. Names no admissions test. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BA Social Anthropology
Humanities
AAB, no specific subject combination required (A-level); IB 37 points overall, 666 at HL
LSE's own BA Social Anthropology course page confirms the AAB/IB 37 (666 HL) standard -- a genuinely lower band than most other LSE courses in this list (mostly A*AA or AAA), the same tier as LSE's Sociology entry. Contextual offer ABC. No specific subject combination required; the page emphasizes a broad mix of traditional academic subjects. Names no admissions test. No direct SAT/ACT figure published: the documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure is specific to the A*AA/AAA band, and reusing it for an AAB-tier course would overstate the precision available -- the same treatment as LSE's Sociology entry. Filed under 'Humanities' -- no anthropology bucket exists, the same treatment given to Oxford's Archaeology and Anthropology. Application deadline: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Accounting and Finance
Business & Management
A*AA with an A in Mathematics (A-level); IB 39 points overall, 766 at HL including 6 in Mathematics
LSE's own BSc Accounting and Finance course page confirms the A*AA (A Mathematics)/IB 39 (766, HL6 Maths) standard -- a real, confirmed contrast with the BSc Finance entry, which requires A* (not A) in Mathematics specifically, and HL7 (not HL6). Further Mathematics not required. Names no admissions test. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Three-year programme, starting 27 September 2027. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Actuarial Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
A*AA with an A* in Mathematics, AS/A-level Further Mathematics at grade A expected where offered (A-level); IB 39 points overall, 766 at HL including 7 in HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
In short: A*AA with an A* specifically in Maths. If your school offers Further Maths (at AS or full A-level), you're expected to also get an A in it. IB: 39 points overall, 7,6,6 at Higher Level including a 7 in Maths.
LSE's own BSc Actuarial Science course page confirms the A*AA (A* Mathematics)/IB 39 (766, HL7 Maths) standard and states the TMUA is encouraged but not mandatory -- the same 'may make an application more competitive' framing as LSE's Mathematics and Economics entry. Contextual offer A*AB. GCSE English/Maths grade B(6)+ required. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated on this page; reuses the documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band -- LSE's own applicant portal wasn't reachable to independently confirm this specific page, so it's kept 'partial' rather than 'verified'. Application deadline: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Data Science
Computer Science & Computing
A*AA with an A* in Mathematics, AS/A-level Further Mathematics at grade A expected where offered (A-level); IB 39 points overall, 766 at HL including 7 in HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
In short: A*AA with an A* specifically in Maths. If your school offers Further Maths (at AS or full A-level), you're expected to also get an A in it. IB: 39 points overall, 7,6,6 at Higher Level including a 7 in Maths.
LSE's own BSc Data Science course page confirms the identical A*AA (A* Mathematics)/IB 39 (766, HL7 Maths) standard as the BSc Actuarial Science entry, and the same TMUA-encouraged-not-mandatory framing. Contextual offer A*AB. GCSE English/Maths grade B(6)+ required. the smallest intake (20 places) against 482 applications. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Filed under 'Computer Science & Computing' rather than 'Natural Sciences & Mathematics', the closer fit for a data/methods-driven degree. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Environment and Sustainable Development
Geography & Environmental Sciences
AAA, no specific subject combination required (A-level); IB 38 points overall, 766 at HL
LSE's own course page (UCAS code FK84) confirms the AAA/IB 38 (766 HL) standard and names no admissions test. A real rename surfaced by search rather than assumed: this course was formerly 'BSc Environmental Policy with Economics' -- its current page states no separate 'with Economics' variant exists any longer, so the renamed, current course is what's added here. Contextual offer ABB. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Finance
Business & Management
A*AA with an A* in Mathematics (A-level); IB 39 points overall, 766 at HL including 7 in Mathematics
LSE's own BSc Finance course page confirms the A*AA (A* Mathematics)/IB 39 (766, HL7 Maths) standard and names no admissions test. Mathematics is essential; Further Mathematics 'desirable' but not required. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure is stated on this page. LSE's official USA-applicant policy page (already used for the Economics entry) gives ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ for the A*AA/AAA band (plus 5 APs at grade 5, AP Calculus BC required for Maths-component courses) -- that same figure is reused here since Finance sits in the identical A*AA band, but that policy page couldn't be reached again to independently reconfirm it this time -- kept 'partial' rather than 'verified' for that reason. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc History and Politics
Humanities
AAA, no specific subject combination required (A-level); IB 38 points overall, 766 at HL
LSE's own BSc History and Politics course page confirms the AAA/IB 38 (766 HL) standard, the same figures as the BSc International Relations/Politics/BA Geography entries. Names no admissions test. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Filed under 'Humanities' rather than 'International Relations & Politics' -- this course's History half anchors it there, distinct from the Politics-only and IR-only entries. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc International Relations
International Relations & Politics
AAA, no specific subject combination required (A-level); IB 38 points overall, 766 at HL
LSE's own BSc International Relations course page confirms the AAA/IB 38 (766 HL) standard; no specific subject combination required, though the page notes essay-based and quantitative subjects are preferred over Mathematics-heavy combinations. Names no admissions test. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc International Social and Public Policy
International Relations & Politics
AAB, no specific subject combination required (A-level); IB 37 points overall, 666 at HL
LSE's own course page (UCAS code L400) confirms the AAB/IB 37 (666 HL) standard -- the same tier as the Social Anthropology and Anthropology and Law entries. Contextual offer BBB. At least two traditional academic subjects preferred; no set combination required. Names no admissions test. No direct SAT/ACT figure published, the same AAB-tier honesty gap as the other AAB courses. Filed under 'International Relations & Politics' as the closest existing catch-all, matching the existing LSE Sociology/Politics/IR entries. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Language, Culture and Society
Humanities
AAB, no specific subject combination required, language study desirable but not mandatory (A-level); IB 37 points overall, 666 at HL
LSE's own course page (UCAS code L3R9) confirms the AAB/IB 37 (666 HL) standard -- the same tier as LSE's other AAB courses. Language study at GCSE/A-level is described as desirable but not mandatory. Contextual offer ABB. Names no admissions test. No direct SAT/ACT figure published, the same AAB-tier honesty gap as LSE's other AAB courses. Filed under 'Humanities', matching Cambridge's Modern and Medieval Languages/Linguistics entries. Application deadline: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Management
Business & Management
AAA including an A in Mathematics (A-level); IB 38 points overall, 766 at HL including Mathematics
LSE's own BSc Management course page confirms the AAA (A Mathematics)/IB 38 (766 HL, Mathematics) standard and names no admissions test. Contextual offer AAB. Mathematics is described as 'essential due to the analytical nature of this programme,' and traditional academic subjects are preferred over Business Studies or Accounting specifically. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Mathematics and Economics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
A*AA with an A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics expected at grade A if offered (A-level); IB 39 points overall, 766 at HL including 7 in HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
LSE's own BSc Mathematics and Economics course page confirms the A*AA (A* Mathematics)/IB 39 (766, HL7 Maths) standard and states the TMUA is encouraged but not mandatory ('a good performance..may make an application more competitive') -- a real contrast with Cambridge's Mathematics entry, where the TMUA is compulsory. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently re-confirmed since LSE's own applicant portal wasn't reachable -- kept 'partial'. Filed under 'Natural Sciences & Mathematics' rather than 'Economics', reflecting the course's Mathematics-first framing. Application deadline: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics
International Relations & Politics
A*AA with an A* in Mathematics, or A* in Further Mathematics with an A in Mathematics (A-level); IB 39 points overall, 766 at HL including 7 in HL Mathematics
LSE's own PPE course page confirms the A*AA (A* Mathematics, or A*FM/A-Maths alternative)/IB 39 (766, HL7 Maths) standard, GCSE English/Maths grade B(6)+ required, and names no admissions test. Four-year programme for both home and overseas students. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated on this page; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Politics
International Relations & Politics
AAA, no specific subject combination required (A-level); IB 38 points overall, 766 at HL
LSE's own BSc Politics course page confirms the AAA/IB 38 (766 HL) standard, the same figures as the BSc International Relations entry; recommended subjects include Government and Politics, History, English, Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, languages, and Mathematics. Names no admissions test. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Politics and Economics
International Relations & Politics
AAA including Mathematics (A-level); IB 38 points overall, 766 at HL including Mathematics
LSE's own BSc Politics and Economics course page confirms the AAA (Mathematics required)/IB 38 (766 HL, Mathematics) standard -- a real, confirmed contrast with the existing LSE BSc Politics entry, which requires no specific subjects at all. Contextual offer AAB including A in Mathematics. Names no admissions test. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Filed under 'International Relations & Politics', matching the existing LSE Politics/Sociology/IR entries (same reasoning). Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science
Psychology
A*AA including at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or Psychology (A-level); IB 39 points overall, 766 at HL including at least one of the same subjects at HL
LSE's own BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science course page confirms the A*AA/IB 39 (766 HL) standard and the science-subject requirement; GCSE Mathematics must be grade A(7)+ (higher than the B(6)+ the other LSE entries require). Names no admissions test. No US-applicant SAT/ACT/AP figure stated; reuses the existing documented LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure for the A*AA/AAA band, not independently reconfirmed against LSE's own USA-applicant page, since that page could not be reached this time -- kept 'partial'. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗BSc Sociology
International Relations & Politics
AAB, no specific subject combination required (A-level); IB 37 points overall, 666 at HL
LSE's own BSc Sociology course page confirms the AAB/IB 37 (666 HL) standard -- the one AAB-tier course, a genuinely lower band than the other nine (all A*AA or AAA). Sociology itself is not a required subject; good English Language/Literature grades are described as desirable. Names no admissions test. No direct SAT/ACT figure published: the existing LSE ACT 32+/SAT 1450+ figure is documented specifically for the A*AA/AAA band, and LSE's own USA-applicant policy page describes a separate, lower 'offer band' (3 APs at 5 plus 2 at 4, vs. 5 APs at 5) whose exact SAT/ACT figures aren't captured and couldn't be confirmed, since that page wasn't reachable on repeated attempts -- reusing the 1450/32 figure for a band it may not apply to would overstate how precise this data really is. Aggregator sites give conflicting, higher, Economics-specific LSE figures (SAT 1500+/GPA 3.95+) not traceable to the official page and not used here. Filed under 'International Relations & Politics' as the closest existing bucket for a social-science course without a dedicated one -- the least clean fit of the four courses filed there, noted explicitly rather than silently forced. Application deadline confirmed directly: 13 January 2027.
Official source ↗Law LLB
Law
SAT 1450+
LSE's own "I am from the USA" admissions portal page states: minimum High School Diploma GPA of 3.7, and an ACT score of 32+ or an SAT score of 1450+, alongside 5 AP exams at grade 5 (for the most competitive offer band) or 3 APs at 5 plus 2 at 4 for a lower offer band; AP Calculus BC at 5 required for courses with a maths component. This is LSE's general US-applicant standard, not confirmed specific to Law LLB. All Law LLB applicants (not just US ones) are also required to sit the LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test) per multiple independent secondary sources -- this specific official page did not itself mention LNAT, so that detail is corroborated but not confirmed on this exact page. Kept at 'partial' for both reasons.
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What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Economics at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Economics. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BA Geography at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BA Geography. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BA History at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BA History. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Accounting and Finance at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Accounting and Finance. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Actuarial Science at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Actuarial Science. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Data Science at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Data Science. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Environment and Sustainable Development at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Environment and Sustainable Development. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Finance at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Finance. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc History and Politics at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc History and Politics. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc International Relations at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc International Relations. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Management at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Management. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Mathematics and Economics at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Mathematics and Economics. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Politics at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Politics. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Politics and Economics at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Politics and Economics. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.
What SAT or ACT score do I need for Law LLB at London School of Economics?
London School of Economics publishes SAT 1450+ or ACT 32+ for Law LLB. This is the institution's own published figure for US applicants, not a third-party conversion.