MSc Philosophy and Public Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science

Explore philosophical issues in public policy through the lenses of historical and contemporary developments in ethical theory and political philosophy. The MSc Philosophy and Public Policy provides a solid foundation in the conceptual and normative questions underlying public policy formulation. Based in the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method, this unique degree approaches philosophical issues in public policy through the lenses of historical and contemporary developments in ethical theory and political philosophy.

Department: Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Philosophy and Public Policy, Dissertation, Dissertation Seminar - Philosophy and Public Policy.

Career pathways

The programme prepares you for PhD work in philosophy as well as for policy-oriented careers in governmental, non-governmental or international organisations. We have a very good record of students moving on to good PhD programmes and to high-level jobs with think tanks, in government, or in business.

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