BSc Politics and Philosophy at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Delve into the key political issues and philosophical questions confronting the world today on this joint honours programme. You’ll explore how government policies and decisions are formed and look at challenging philosophical questions on ethics, human rights, justice and many other topics. You won’t simply study politics and philosophy side by side.

Department: Department of Government | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your time will be divided equally between Politics and Philosophy and you can tailor your studies to your interest and career aspirations. On this programme, you’ll study 12 units over three years, plus LSE100. Compulsory and core courses include Introduction to Political Theory, Introduction to Political Science, The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Logic, The LSE Course, Philosophy and Public Policy.

Career pathways

Politics graduates have a range of skills and can fit into a variety of positions in modern life. Our former students have followed careers in business and banking, in law, in central and local government, in teaching and research, in public and university administration, and in journalism and television.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: For GCSEs, you’ll need a strong pre-16 academic profile such as several GCSE grades of A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). We also ask for a good set of GCSE grades or equivalent across a broad range of subjects, with a minimum of grade B (or 6) in GCSE English and Mathematics. A-levels: AAA. A-level contextual offer: AAB. IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level. IB contextual offer: 37 points overall, including 765 at higher level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Set at the UK Government maximum; may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,300 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee stays the same for each year of full-time study. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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