The LSE Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method offers a variety of world-class MSc degrees that provide the opportunity for deep thinking and rigorous training, whilst offering very high employment prospects.

Degrees Offered

MSc Philosophy and Public Policy

This unique degree approaches philosophical issues in public policy through the lenses of historical and contemporary developments in ethical theory and political philosophy. From this programme’s specialised selection of courses you will acquire a thorough background in moral and political theory, whilst learning to apply this knowledge to issues in public policy. Learn More…

MSc Philosophy of Science

This programme is primarily designed to be accessible and stimulating for two main audiences: those who have studied science as undergraduates and would now like to study the philosophical foundations and methodology of science in depth, and those who have studied philosophy and would now like to delve deeper into the philosophy of science. Learn More…

MSc Philosophy of Economics and the Social Sciences

This programme 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. Learn More…

Why study Philosophy at LSE

Our Department is renowned for doing philosophy in a manner that is both continuous with the sciences and socially relevant. It is widely recognised 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.

Our Department has been ranked as the best Philosophy department in the UK in The Good University Guide 2025 and The Complete University Guide 2025. More about our rankings.

Graduate Destinations

MSc degree-holders from Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method enjoy very high employment rates, with 88% of MSc graduates from the department in employment or completing further study just six months after graduation, at an average full-time salary of £29,000.

Philosophy graduates from our department have found work in in fields like:

• higher education (research and teaching)
• the media
• management consultancy
• banking and other financial services
• local and national government

The department’s emphasis on creative thinking, rigorous scientific method and skills relevant to many social problems makes our MSc students some of the best prepared in the world for the modern job market.

LSE Careers has information about what jobs our graduates go into approximately 15 months after they graduate, so you can see your possible career path from our previous students. Please check this page for more info.

Our Department

The Courses

The department offers many exciting master’s courses, involving a wide number of philosophical topics and their intersection with the sciences and social sciences.

Each week, each of your courses will provide a minimum of a one hour lecture and a related class, plus an hour and a half seminar with your lecturer. You’ll also learn the subtleties of writing a masters dissertation in your degree programme’s Dissertation Seminar. Masters students get lots of face-to-face time with Faculty at LSE, and all lectures are done by Faculty.

All lecturers also offer weekly office hours for feedback and advisory sessions, in which you can further discuss material from the lectures and classes. You will also have a personal academic advisor to provide assistance and guidance.

There is some variation in assessment for different courses, but most typically, you will have an examination for each course in June of the year in which you have taken it, as well as an essay due at the beginning of May. For each course, you will have to complete several essays and/or exercises as part of your class work.

Application Process

Applications for our MSc degrees open around mid-October and usually close in late April. To improve your prospects, students are encouraged to apply early in the application cycle. Further information about the application process is available on the Graduate Admissions website.