Overview

The Philosophy of Economics and the Social Sciences programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science offers a unique opportunity to pursue a critical understanding of the methods of economics and other social sciences, alongside ethical questions about the use of science in policy, the economy, and civil society.

Key Facts

The LSE is widely recognised as the world’s leading social science university, and our department excels at philosophical research that is continuous with the social and natural sciences and is socially relevant. Teachers on the programme conduct pathbreaking research at the intersection of philosophy and a range of social sciences, including behavioural science, cognitive science, economics, health policy, data science, and politics. Courses that you can take as part of the degree address a wide range of questions in the field, including:

What forms of explanation and understanding are possible in the social sciences, and how secure and objective is the knowledge they provide?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of common methods in economics and parts of political science, eg, modelling individuals as perfectly rational individuals who maximize the expected satisfaction of their preferences?How do they compare with other social sciences methods, such as those that focus on understanding people’s outlook, cultural identity, and the norms they wish to follow?

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Economics: Ideas, Policy and Performativity

Business and Organisational Ethics

Physics and Uncertainty: From Quantum Jumps to Stock Market Crashes

Philosophy of Economics: Ethics and Economics

Rationality and Choice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Sociology Philosophy View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline. You should also demonstrate a considered interest in the areas covered by the MSc.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18300 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.Find out more about financial support.

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