Overview

About the programme

We accept MPhil/PhD students wishing to work in any field of research in which the Department has special expertise, including philosophy of the natural sciences (especially physics and biology); distributive justice and normative ethics; philosophy and public policy; philosophy of the social sciences (especially economics); decision theory, evolutionary and game theory; and formal epistemology.

We are committed to research that makes a difference not only to philosophy and the philosophies of the various sciences, but also to the practice of the sciences themselves – from economics and political science to physics, biology and medicine – as well as to the wider world. The Department’s teaching is research-led: courses cover cutting-edge material and are taught by some of the field’s leading scholars.

On the Philosophy programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science you will work towards producing a substantial piece of work that makes an original contribution to the subject and is of a sufficient standard to give rise to publications in professional academic journals.

You will benefit from the Department’s close association with the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, which hosts leading visiting scholars and supports a range of research projects, seminars and lecture series, and The Forum for Philosophy, which runs a full and varied programme of philosophy and interdisciplinary events. You will also have the opportunity to attend and take part in the Department’s regular seminar and lecture series, including the Choice Group on decision theory and social choice, and the Sigma Club on the philosophy and foundations of modern physics.

As a Philosophy MPhil/PhD student you will be given the chance to teach the undergraduate discussion classes that are run in parallel with lectures. An essential part of becoming a good philosopher is learning how to teach, share and discuss ideas with those interested in philosophy at all levels, and the discussion classes you lead at LSE will provide ample opportunity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical Problems Seminar

Logic and Probability

Research Methods in Philosophy

Research Seminar in the Philosophy of Natural Sciences

Research Seminar in the Philosophy of Economics and Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy & Ethics Liberal Arts View 273 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a taught master’s degree (or equivalent) in philosophy (or a sufficiently relevant discipline). We normally accept only those who achieve the equivalent of a distinction overall and in the dissertation component of their master's degree.

Tuition Fee

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International

21768 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21768 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4704 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4704 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy.

Available Scholarships

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