BSc Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science, London
Overview
Three-year degree in economic theory and quantitative methods, with compulsory first-year study of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and statistics alongside the LSE Course. UCAS code L101.
Highlights
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- Econometrics I
- Elementary Statistical Theory
Entry requirements
- Academic
- A levels A*AA with A* in Mathematics (contextual offer A*AB with A* in Mathematics); IB Diploma 39 points with 766 at Higher Level and 7 in Mathematics. A level Mathematics required, Further Mathematics desirable; at least two full A levels in traditional academic subjects expected. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B (6) or above.
- English language
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component (one sitting); TOEFL iBT 100 overall with 27 writing, 25 reading, 24 listening, 24 speaking (updated scale from January 2026: 5.5 overall, 5 in each component); PTE Academic, in person only, 70 overall and 70 in every component. Evidence not needed at application stage.
- Applicants from Pakistan
- LSE's Pakistan page states that the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) is not acceptable as an entry qualification. Pakistani applicants need A levels, the IB or another qualification on LSE's accepted list. Source
Careers
The course page names financial and professional services, consultancy, and accounting and auditing among the main sectors graduates enter.
Working after you graduate
Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.
Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.