LSEMSc EconomicsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · London, United Kingdom

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

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Statement of academic purpose

Three questions; maximum 200 words each. No introductory paragraph.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Two academic references preferred.

Academic transcript(s)

For all qualifications listed in the application; certified English translation if needed.

Academic: First-class UK Bachelor's degree; In economics or equivalent with concentration in economics and quantitative subjects. Or international equivalent.
Prerequisites: Coursework prerequisites; Successful candidates typically have very good results in university-level two-semester courses in (a) mathematics (advanced calculus and linear algebra), (b) econometrics and statistics, and (c) intermediate macro and microeconomics. If the first degree is not in economics, applicants should apply to the MSc Economics (2 Year Programme).
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.5 each component); LSE Standard requirement.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.5 overall (R5, L5, W5, S4.5) | Old scale: 100 overall (R23, L22, W24, S22); LSE Standard requirement. New scale applies to updated TOEFL iBT scoring.; LSE Standard requirement. Old scale applies before the TOEFL iBT updated scale date; new scale also published.
GRE: Required (no minimum published); Required for applicants without a UK undergraduate degree in economics. Test no more than five years old on 1 October 2026; full and percentile scores for all three sections. Typically expect at least 164 on the quantitative section; higher scores help but are evaluated with exam results and references.