Does LSE offer PhD?
LSE is one of the world’s leading social science research and teaching centres. Our PhD students operate at the highest academic level, and benefit from being at the forefront of research in their chosen field. PhD students are very much part of the Department’s research culture.
Is philosophy at LSE good?
LSE Philosophy has been ranked 5th in the world in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Published annually since 2011, the rankings by subject are based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact, using data from 1,368 institutions.
What is philosophy LSE?
LSE philosophy specialises in a type of philosophy that is both continuous with the sciences and socially relevant. LSE philosophy hosts a rich and varied programme of conferences and events featuring some of the world’s leading philosophers. All such events are open to our students.
What jobs can you get with a PhD in philosophy?
Professionals with a doctorate in philosophy often begin careers as professors at colleges and universities. Philosophy doctoral degrees may also lead to administrative roles in higher education or leadership positions in business or government settings.
Is it hard to get into LSE PhD?
It is very hard. Almost all the applicants will be highly qualified, but very few of them will have a research proposal that is high in quality and which meets the interests of an available supervisor. Varies from subject to subject and faculty to faculty.
How long does a PhD take at LSE?
Five to six years full-time: two years MRes, three to four years PhD. Please note that LSE allows part-time PhD study only under limited circumstances. Please see lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/Types-of-study for more information.
Is economics and philosophy a good degree?
Yes. Philosophy is the queen of the sciences, and it teaches habits of mind that will benefit one in any other discipline. Economics seeks to understand all or any human activity by identifying and quantifying its effects on valued resources.
Can I do BSc with philosophy?
The BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method is an incredibly unique programme. It is specialised in that it is one of very few philosophy programmes which are analytic and practical. It deals with precise, logical issues in a systematic way.
How much do philosophy PhDs make?
Salaries for Professor – Philosophy with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
| Professor – Philosophy with the following degree | Will likely fall in this salary range |
|---|---|
| JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent | $97,950 – $122,730 |
How long is a PhD at LSE?
four year
Known as a research degree, the PhD is usually a four year (full-time) or five to seven year (part-time) course of independent and original research which is supervised by an academic specialist in the subject area.