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Philosophy and Economics

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
London School of Economics and Political Science
More about London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Taught jointly by our world-leading philosophy and economics departments, this programme allows you to study philosophical questions alongside core courses in economics.

You’ll engage in wide-ranging philosophical debates encompassing ethics, science and justice, such as:

What is the nature of reality?
How should society be organised?
What is a fair society?
What are the moral pros and cons of our financial markets?

The economics elements of the programme help you to build your knowledge of core mathematical methods and statistical tools as well as macro and micro economics. In your third year, you’ll analyse public policy from both philosophical and economic perspectives – covering topics such as fair distribution and individual rights.

Our graduates are in great demand. Recent graduates have progressed to roles at UK and international banks, HM Treasury, management consulting firms and many other areas. LSE has the best outcomes for philosophy graduates in the UK (Graduate Outcomes Survey and the Complete University Guide 2023) while our economics graduates progress to high-earning careers in banking, finance, accounting and IT.

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • London School of Economics and Political Science

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

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14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
LV15
Institution code:
L72
Campus name:
London School of Economics and Political Science
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LV15
Institution code:
L72
Campus name:
London School of Economics and Political Science
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - AAA

Grade A in A Level Maths is required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 38 points

766 at Higher Level (including Maths) is also required.

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For applicants from the UK, contextual information is used to gain a more complete picture of the educational and individual context of an applicant. This allows our admissions selectors to assess achievement and potential whilst recognising the challenges an applicant may have faced.

Applicants who have been flagged for the attention of the admissions selector will receive additional consideration which may include a lower contextual offer. Full details can be found on our programme pages.

Learn more on the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London website

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£29200*Year 1
International£29200*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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