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Philosophy is more than an academic discipline – studying Philosophy is an excellent opportunity to think deeply whilst developing important transferrable skills.

Graduate programmes

Our MSc students graduate with creative, analytical, and practical skills that prepare them exceptionally well for today’s job market.
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MSc Philosophy of Science

Explore general questions about the nature of science as well as specific foundational issues related to the individual sciences in this rigorous programme.
Graduate (Taught)
Houghton Street, London

MSc Philosophy and Public Policy

Explore philosophical issues in public policy through the lenses of historical and contemporary developments in ethical theory and political philosophy.
Graduate (Taught)
Houghton Street, London

MSc Philosophy of Economics and the Social Sciences

Gain critical knowledge of economic and social scientific methods and explore ethical questions regarding the use of science in the civil society and policies.
Graduate (Taught)
Houghton Street, London

Undergraduate programmes

Our department offers many exciting undergraduate courses, involving a wide number of philosophical topics and their intersection with the sciences and social sciences.
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BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method

Grapple with some of the biggest philosophical questions facing us today and sharpen your skills in logical reasoning.
Undergraduate
Houghton Street, London

BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Study philosophy, politics and economics at LSE – internationally renowned in all three subjects. Gain real-world experience on an external client project.
Undergraduate
Houghton Street, London

BSc Philosophy and Economics

If you’re interested in an economics degree but you’d like to take your learning to a deeper philosophical level, then this is the degree for you. 
Undergraduate
Houghton Street, London

PhD

We accept PhD students wishing to work in any field of research in which the department has special expertise, including for instance, philosophy of the natural sciences and distributive justice.