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MPhil/PhD Philosophy
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method is a world-leading centre for research in three broad areas of philosophy: rational choice theory and formal epistemology; philosophy of science; and moral and political philosophy.
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 this programme 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.
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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.
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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.
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About the MPhil/PhD programme
The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method is a world-leading centre for research in three broad areas of philosophy: rational choice theory and formal epistemology; philosophy of science; and moral and political philosophy.
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 this programme 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.
Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
The Department was founded in 1946 by Sir Karl Popper and is renowned for doing philosophy in a manner that is both continuous with the sciences and socially relevant. It is widely recognized as a world-leading place for teaching and research in philosophy of the natural and social sciences, logic, moral and political philosophy, epistemology, decision and game theory, and social choice.
Information for international students
LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.
If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students .
Fees and funding
Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees .
The School recognises 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.
LSE offers studentships to new PhD students in the form of LSE PhD Studentships, LSE ESRC Studentships, LAHP AHRC Studentships and LSE & III PhD Studentships on Analysing and Challenging Inequalities.
These awards are open to high calibre students of all nationalities studying across all research areas at the School.
Find out more about financial support. The department is currently recruiting one research student for a fully funded 4-year PhD degree, as part of the ‘Not in My Name!’ project. Applications close on 15 January 2024 for a September 2024 start date. Find out more .
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- Campus-based learning is available for this qualification
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Doctoral programme directors (co-directors) Dr Tommaso Palermo [email protected]
Dr Xi Li [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Rebecca Baker [email protected]
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Doctoral programme director
Professor Michael W. Scott
PhD administrative contact Yan Hinrichsen [email protected]
Department of Anthropology
Doctoral programme director Professor Maitreesh Ghatak [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Emma Taverner [email protected]
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Doctoral programme director Professor Sara Horrell
PhD administrative contact Tracy Keefe [email protected]
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Professor Jonathan Hopkin
PhD administrative contact Florence Samuels and Samson Yeung [email protected]
MPhil/PhD in European Studies
Doctoral programme director Professor Daniel Paravisini [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Mary Comben [email protected]
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Doctoral programme director Professor Clare Hemmings [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Annie Robinson [email protected]
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Doctoral programme directors Professor Claire Mercer (Director of Graduate Studies) [email protected]
Dr Felipe Carozzi (Economic Geography) [email protected]
Professor Simon Dietz (Environmental Economics) [email protected]
Dr Michael Mason (Environmental Policy & Development) [email protected]
Dr Austin Zeiderman (Human Geography & Urban Studies) [email protected]
Dr Romola Sanyal (Regional Planning) [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Tom Jones
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Doctoral programme director Prof Sara Hobolt [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Emily Metcalf [email protected]
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Doctoral programme director (co-DPDS) Professor Joan Costa-Font [email protected]
Dr Mylene Lagarde [email protected]
Dr Justin Parkhurst [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Muheez Busari [email protected]
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Doctoral programme director Dr Arjan Gjonca [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Dr Monika Kruesmann [email protected]
Department of International Development
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Doctoral programme director Professor Joanna Lewis [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Dr Edlira Gjonca [email protected]
Department of International History
International Relations
Doctoral programme director Professor Chris Alden [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Amy Brook and Sarah Helias [email protected]
Department of International Relations
Doctoral programme director Professor Tom Poole [email protected]
PhD administrator Rebecca Newman [email protected]
Department of Law
Doctoral programme directors Professor Ricardo Alonso (Main) [email protected]
Dr Jordi Blanes i Vidal (Economics and Management) [email protected]
Dr Jonathan Booth (Employment Relations and Human Resources) [email protected]
Dr Barbara Fasolo (Organisational Behaviour) [email protected]
Professor Om Narasimhan (Marketing) [email protected]
Dr Edgar Whitley (Information Systems and Innovation) [email protected]
PhD Programmes Manager Camilla Kennedy Harper [email protected]
Department of Management
Mathematics
Doctoral programme director Professor Luitgard Veraart [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Emily Jackson (Maternity Cover) [email protected]
Department of Mathematics
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Doctoral programme director Professor Ellen Helsper [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Danielle Blasse [email protected]
Department of Media and Communications
Methodology
Doctoral programme director Associate Professor Flora Cornish [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Camilya Maleh [email protected]
Department of Methodology
Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
Doctoral programme director Dr Kate Vredenburgh [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Anika Bloomfield [email protected]
Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
Psychological and Behavioural Science
Doctoral programme director Dr Michael Muthukrishna [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Karine Gay [email protected]
Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science
Social Policy
Doctoral programme director Dr Timothy Hildebrandt [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Sevilay Erdogan and Craig Stewart [email protected]
Department of Social Policy
Doctoral programme director Dr Carrie Friese [email protected]
Department Research Manager Emilia Borowksa [email protected]
Department of Sociology
Doctoral programme director Prof Clifford Lam [email protected]
PhD administrative contact Muhammed Iqbal [email protected]
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LSE PhD Studentships
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For 2024 entry, LSE will be offering studentships to new PhD students, in 2023 this was 88, in the form of LSE PhD Studentships, LSE DTP ESRC Studentships and London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) Studentships.
The awards are open to high calibre students of all nationalities studying across all research areas at the School.
Eligibility
LSE PhD Studentships are tenable for four years and cover full fees and an annual stipend, which for 2024 entry is £21,237. They are available for UK and international students undertaking research in any LSE discipline, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory academic performance.
These awards will be made solely on the basis of outstanding academic merit and research potential. This relates both to your past academic record and to an assessment of your likely aptitude to complete a PhD in your chosen topic in the time allocated.
How to apply
Academic departments nominate students for consideration by a School panel for all PhD funding opportunities they may be eligible for. There is no separate application for any of these studentships.
To be considered for this funding, you must submit your complete application for admission to LSE by a specific date. This date differs by academic department. Refer to the individual programme page for the relevant deadline information. Find your graduate programme .
- deadline for the research programme in the Law School for 2024 entry: 1 December 2023
- deadline for the research programme in the Department of Economics for 2024 entry (including PhD Studentships and ESRC funding: 14 December 2023
- funding deadline for first round of PhD Studentships and for ESRC funding for 2024 entry: 15 January 2024
- London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) PhD Scholarships deadline: 26 January 2024, 17:00 GMT
- funding deadline for second round of PhD Studentships deadline for 2024 entry (some departments only): 25 April 2024
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The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method is a world-leading centre for research in three broad areas of philosophy: rational choice theory and formal epistemology; philosophy of science; and moral and political philosophy. We accept MPhil/PhD students wishing to work in any field of research in which the Department has special ...
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The Department was founded in 1946 by Sir Karl Popper and is renowned for doing philosophy in a manner that is both continuous with the sciences and socially relevant. It is widely recognized as a world-leading place for teaching and research in philosophy of the natural and social sciences, logic, moral and political philosophy, epistemology ...
Before starting a PhD you could apply for a job as a graduate research assistant where you would support the research of an academic in your department, teach, take part in laboratory work and complete your own research. ... London School of Economics and Political Science. Houghton Street. London. WC2A 2AE. UK . LSE is a private company ...
The School recognises 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. This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme, Master's Awards, and Anniversary Scholarships.
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The Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at London School of Economics and Political Science is a world-leading centre for research in three broad areas of philosophy: rational choice theory and formal epistemology; philosophy of science; and moral and political philosophy.
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 ...
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