Each programme has its own GRE/GMAT requirements which are
listed in the programme details online. However we have also listed
programmes below and grouped them according to those requirements
(each one links to the programme details page for more
information).
If a test is required then we must receive scores before your
application will be considered. If it is just recommended then your
application will be considered even if you have not submitted a
score, but please note that once a decision is made it will not be
reconsidered for the same programme, even if you later provide
scores.
For further information about the GRE and GMAT tests, please see
www.ets.org/gre or www.gmac.com. You can also
find useful information
here.
To submit your scores from ETS, please give the LSE institution
code which is 0972. For GMAT scores the code your require is
HMT-86-XX (dependent on programme). If you are made an offer of
admission you will be required to provide an official copy of your
score report from the ETS (for the GRE) or the GMAC (for the
GMAT).
If you are taking the GRE you will need to do the GRE General
Test. We will need percentile scores and raw scores for all
sections of the GRE or GMAT to consider your application.
Incomplete sections or partial scores are not sufficient to
consider your application.
Please note, certain programmes have GRE/GMAT exemptions, so
it is very important that you consult
individual programme entry requirements prior to
applying.
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GMAT only:
MSc in Accounting and Finance
GRE only:
Visiting Research Student in Economics
MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
MSc in Economics
MSc in Economics (2 Year Programme)
MSc in Economics and Philosophy
MRes/ PhD Economics
MSc/MRes/PhD in Quantitative Economic History
GRE or GMAT
MSc in Economics and Management.
MSc in Finance (full-time)
MSc in Finance and Economics
MSc in Finance and Private Equity
Global Master's in Management
MSc in Management
MSc in Management and Strategy
MSc in Marketing
MSc Quantitative Economics History
MSc in Real Estate Economics and Finance
MSc in Risk and Finance
MRes/ PhD in Management: Employment Relations and human
resources
MRes/ PhD in Management: Information Systems and Innovation
MRes/ PhD in Management: Marketing
MRes/ PhD in Management: Organisational Behaviour
MRes/PhD Quantitative Economics History
MRes/PhD in Finance
Visiting Research Student In Finance
Visiting Research Student In Management
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Applicants for the following programmes are either
recommended to take a test but not required (For
example some programmes do not require GRE or GMAT from UK
undergraduates but still recommend it, particularly if quantitative
skills are not demonstrated by their degree); or do not explicitly
recommend to take the tests but test scores will be considered if
submitted, and can strengthen the application.
MSc Accounting and Finance GMAT test is recommended for
applicants with a UK undergraduate degree (particularly those whose
quantitative skills are not demonstrated by their undergraduate
studies) but it is not a requirement.
MSc Development Studies - Not required, but will be considered
if submitted.
MSc Finance - Full time. Graduates with UK degrees
without clear evidence of quantitative skills are advised to take a
GMAT test but it is not required.
Executive MSc Finance - Part time. Submission of GRE or
GMAT test results is an advantage but not a requirement.
MSc Finance and Private Equity - Graduates with UK degrees are
advised to take a GMAT test but it is not required.
MSc Global Media and Communications Not required, but will be
considered if submitted.
MSc Human Resource and Organisations Submitting a GRE/GMAT
score is not required but a strong result from either of these tets
may benefit applicants.
Executive Global Master's in Management A GRE or GMAT is
recommended to those whose do not meet our requirements with their
prior UK degree.
Global Master's in Management Graduates with UK degrees can
submit GRE or GMAT scores but they are not required.
MSc Local Economic Development No requirement, but a good
GRE/GMAT will be a strong asset.
MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation
Not required, but will be considered if submitted.
MSc Operations Research & Analytics Not required but
recommended.
MSc Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Not required, but
will be considered if submitted.
MSc Risk and Finance GMAT recommended for all applicants but
not required if you have aUK undergraduate degree.
MRes/PhD International Development GRE or GMAT - highly
recommended but not required.
MPhil/PhD Social Research Methods Not required, but will be
considered if submitted.
MPA programmes Not required, but will be considered if
submitted.
The following three programmes may waive the test requirement if
you have a valid reason for not being able to take the test: MSc
Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance and Economics (including
research track), and MSc Risk and Finance. Please complete the
online request form explaining your reasons for the request.
Note that waivers are not guaranteed, and if granted offers
conditional on taking either test may be made. It is in your
interest to provide test results with your application.
