LSE TMUA requirements
Yes. London School of Economics requires the TMUA for Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics. You can sit in October or January. There is no fixed pass mark, so your score is read alongside the rest of your application.
How LSE uses the TMUA
The London School of Economics requires the TMUA for BSc Economics and BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, and recommends it for its other maths and economics degrees. LSE selects from an exceptionally strong applicant pool without interviews, so the TMUA is one of the few objective signals it has, and it is read carefully alongside your grades and personal statement. You can sit in either October or January.
Which LSE courses requires the TMUA?
Requirements change from year to year. Confirm your exact course on the official LSE admissions page.
The TMUA format
The TMUA is 2 papers, and you sit all of them. Every question is multiple choice, with no calculator and no negative marking, so an unanswered question and a wrong one cost you the same.
- Paper 1 — Applications of Mathematical Knowledgerequired20 questions, 75 min
- Paper 2 — Mathematical Reasoningrequired20 questions, 75 min
Key TMUA dates for 2027 entry
- Registration opens: 20 July 2026
- Registration deadline: 28 September 2026 (you must register yourself, through UAT-UK via Pearson VUE)
- Test sitting: 12 October 2026 (October). You can sit in October or January.
- Results: November 2026
Dates are for the current cycle and can change. Confirm them on the official UAT-UK site.
What score do you need for LSE?
Each TMUA module is marked on the UAT-UK scale from 1.0 to 9.0, and there is no fixed pass mark. LSE reads your score alongside your predicted grades, personal statement and, where it interviews, your interview. Competitive scores vary by course and year, so treat any target you see quoted online as a rough guide rather than a cutoff.
How to prepare for the TMUA for LSE
The most reliable preparation is the real thing: work through past papers under exam timing, then check every question against a full worked solution so you learn the method, not just the answer. Then drill the specific TMUA question types you get wrong, and shore up any shaky topics in the notes before you sit it for real.
Prepare for the TMUA for LSE
Sit full TMUA past papers with worked solutions, then practise the topics you find hardest.
LSE TMUA: frequently asked questions
- Do I need the TMUA for LSE?
- Yes. London School of Economics requires the TMUA for Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
- Which LSE courses use the TMUA?
- Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics. Always confirm the current requirement on the official LSE course page before you register.
- When do I sit the TMUA for LSE?
- You can sit in October or January.
- How do I register for the TMUA?
- Registration is through UAT-UK (via Pearson VUE). For 2027 entry it opens on 20 July 2026 and closes on 28 September 2026. You must register yourself before the deadline, so do not leave it to your school.
- What TMUA score do I need for LSE?
- Each TMUA module is marked on the UAT-UK scale from 1.0 to 9.0, and there is no fixed pass mark. LSE reads your score alongside your predicted grades, personal statement and, where it interviews, your interview. Competitive scores vary by course and year, so treat any target you see quoted online as a rough guide rather than a cutoff.
- Is the TMUA hard?
- Most students find the TMUA harder than A-level maths: it rewards speed and problem solving under time pressure rather than recall. That is exactly why practice moves the needle. Working through past papers under timing, then studying full worked solutions, is the most reliable way to raise your score.