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Postgraduate Study

What could taught postgraduate study do for me.

The most common form of taught postgraduate study is a master’s course. They usually take one year to complete, involving a mix of lectures, seminars, self-study and practical work, and either lead to a Master of Science (MSc), Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

If you don’t want or need to take a full master’s degree, a postgraduate diploma (PGDip) will often cover the same material but takes less time – usually two terms – and doesn’t require a dissertation. A postgraduate certificate (PGCert) is an even shorter option – usually one term.

There are several ways in which postgraduate study can enhance your development and your future. A key consideration is whether a postgraduate qualification is a necessity or will give you a significant advantage in the career area that interests you.

If a postgraduate qualification is not required by your future employers, there are other advantages to be gained, such as:

the opportunity to expand your network. Other students on your course, lecturers, visiting speakers etc. all have the potential to be useful in your future career.

a chance to build your confidence and enhance your subject specific and transferable skills, including project management, analytical skills, networking and team work.

learning more about a subject that you enjoy in a stimulating academic environment.

Even if your qualification doesn’t enhance your chances of securing an entry level job in your chosen sector, your additional knowledge and experience may help you progress more quickly through an organisation once you are in.

Is it the right direction for me to take?

To help you to decide whether postgraduate study is right for you, there are several questions you can ask yourself. Start with:

Do I have to do it to progress in my chosen career?

Will it give me an advantage in my chosen career?

If the answer to either of those questions is yes, your next step is to explore your options further. Talk to people in the professions that interest you and find out if there are any subjects or courses that they recommend. Look for relevant networking opportunities on CareerHub or research your chosen career area in the  employment sectors  section of our website.

If the answer to both those questions is no, or you don’t yet know what career you might choose, there are other equally valid reasons for selecting this path:

Do I love my subject and want to learn more about it?

Do I thrive in an academic environment?

Do I want to continue to build my study skills, e.g. in critical thinking and analysis?

Do I want to study abroad and gain international experience?

Find out more about studying overseas on our  Studying abroad  page.

Finally, the following questions need honest answers if you are to make the right decision for the right reasons:

Am I using this as an excuse to put off making career decisions?

Does the job market scare me?

If your answer to either of those questions is yes, talk to a Careers Consultant before making your decision. Postgraduate study is not an easy option and can be expensive. There will be other ways to build your confidence and skills.  You can book a one to one appointment on  CareerHub .

How do I choose the right course?

There are several things to think about when choosing a course. As with your undergraduate course, you need to consider the institution, its location, social and support networks, style of teaching, course content, assessment methods etc., but in addition, you might also want to consider:

the reputation and connections of the department  – for example, are there any leading researchers you could work with, do they have visiting speakers from organisations you’d like to work for in the future, etc.? To investigate the leading researchers in your chosen field – look at relevant academic journals and see who is publishing work that interests you. Where are they based? Or talk to academics in your own department.

where students find employment after the course  – are they in jobs/organisations that interest you? The admissions tutor for each course should be able to provide that information, or you might find it on the institution’s website.

what do professionals in the careers that interest you think of the course/institution?  Attend networking events, talk to LSE alumni etc. to find out.

When it comes to choosing your subject of study, there will be many options open to you. Will you decide to specialise, or would you rather combine two or three subjects? If you’re looking for courses in the UK, visit the  Prospects Postgraduate Courses  database. For overseas options, try  FindAMasters .  

Talk to your course tutor or supervisor and find out what they think would suit you. They may be able to provide useful feedback to help your decision making.

For more information, visit our  Researching postgraduate courses  page.

How can I fund my postgraduate study?

Obtaining funding for postgraduate study can be a challenge. In many cases, students combine funding from a variety of sources. There are several options you might explore:

Start with the University you wish to study at and find out whether they offer bursaries or scholarships, e.g. for disadvantage or academic excellence, etc. Charities, foundations and trusts can also be a source of this type of funding. Use resources such as Trustfunding.org.uk or the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding to identify relevant organisations. Some courses, e.g. teacher training, may offer government bursaries.

Postgraduate study loans are available from the UK government, offering a contribution towards tuition fees and living costs. Sums vary depending on your country of origin, i.e. England, Wales, Scotland or N. Ireland. If you are not a UK citizen, find out whether your home country offers something similar. Make sure you look at the eligibility criteria and conditions. There may also be Research Council grants available – check with the University you plan to apply to.

Many LSE students take part-time jobs, often choosing to study part-time to enhance their flexibility. When considering this option, remember to check your visa stipulations (where necessary) and also see the LSE’s ISVAT guide to working during your studies . Relevant work experience can give you a significant advantage in the job market, so finding part-time work that complements your studies and career ambitions is an excellent way to fund your learning and enhance your CV.

Some employers offer sponsorship for postgraduate study, but you will usually have to be employed by them already and may be tied in for several years post qualification.

This is not an easy option and is likely to take up a lot of your time, but it may be a way to raise a proportion of the funding you need, to add to finances received from other sources. If you don’t need to obtain a master’s qualification to support your career plans, a PGDip or PGCert are usually cheaper options as they are shorter courses. To find out more about different methods of funding, visit the Prospects funding postgraduate study pages.

How do I apply for postgraduate courses?

Applications are made directly to the University. Some set specific deadlines and others take applications throughout the year. Make sure you know the application process for each course that interests you.

You can apply for as many courses as you want, and it is recommended that you start your application between 6 months to 1 year in advance of the course start date. An early application is particularly important if you’re hoping to secure funding. You’ll also need to factor in time for academics or employers to write references.

A typical Master’s application includes:

• a personal statement
• academic transcripts

Some may also require a portfolio or research proposal.

International students will also need to provide:

• a copy of your passport
• proof of your language proficiency, if you're not a native speaker. 

For more information, visit the Prospects Applying for a Master’s degree page.

Applying for a PGDip or PGCert is a very similar process. The Prospects page on Postgraduate diplomas and certificates provides further details.

Useful websites

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study

https://www.postgrad.com/

https://www.postgraduatesearch.com/

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MRes/PhD in Management - Marketing

Introduction, preliminary readings.

Engage in the latest marketing debates and become a highly skilled researcher on this wide-ranging programme.

The curriculum covers the conceptual foundations of marketing and delves into topics such as consumer decision-making, product innovation, pricing strategy, advertising, and distribution channels.

You’ll begin on the master of research degree and move on to the PhD (subject to satisfactory progress). You’ll have the opportunity to complete a substantial piece of work that makes an original contribution to the field of marketing.

Our Marketing group’s research is internationally renowned, drawing on our diverse backgrounds in economics, psychology, marketing, management, and physics.

We’re proud of our faculty team and students, whose work has won many marketing awards, including the Marketing Science Institute’s Young Scholar Award and the Google-WPP Marketing Research Award. So, as a student, you’ll be joining a lively research community at the forefront of the marketing field.

We're also ranked second in the UK by percentage of overall four and three stars in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

• Bhargave R, Chakravarti A, Guha A. Two-stage decisions increase preference for hedonic options. Organizational behavior and human decision processes . 2015;130:123–13
• 5.Hoegg J. Taste Perception: More than Meets the Tongue. Journal of Consumer Research ; Oxford. 2007;33(4):490–498
• Fishbach A, Dhar R, Zhang Y. Subgoals as substitutes or complements: The role of goal accessibility. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology . 2006;91(2):232–242.
• Reiss PC. Descriptive, Structural, and Experimental Empirical Methods in Marketing Research. Marketing Science; Linthicum . 2011;30(6):950–964
• Wagner A. Kamakura and Gary J. Russell. A Probabilistic Choice Model for Market Segmentation and Elasticity Structure. Journal of Marketing Research . 1989;26(4)
• Susan Athey and Guido W. Imbens. The State of Applied Econometrics: Causality and Policy Evaluation. The Journal of Economic Perspectives . 2017;31

Entry requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree in any discipline, or the equivalent.

For the GRE/GMAT requirements for this programme see below under "Additional tests".

Please select your country from the dropdown list below to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

Additional tests

GRE/GMAT requirement

The GRE/GMAT is required for all applicants. We don't require a specific GRE/GMAT overall score but the test gives us an indication of your aptitude for our programmes.

A strong GMAT or GRE score will count in your favour, but other information, such as your research interests, your examination results, previous qualifications and references are central to our overall evaluation of your application. We recognise that if your first language is not English, the verbal test will be more demanding and we view your score on that basis.

There is no preference for GMAT or GRE but all applications must submit scores at the time of application. Your score should be less than five years old on 1 October 2025 and show full and percentile scores for all sections.

Find out more about GRE/GMAT , including detail on our requirements and submission of test scores, and LSE’s institution codes.

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is Higher . Read more about our English language requirements .

Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you an offer of a place.

However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out from other students.

Programme content

The Marketing faculty group’s research is internationally recognised for its potential to impact practice in the field (eg, Marketing Science Institute’s Young Scholar Award, Google-WPP Marketing Research Award, AMA-SIG Awards, AMA-SRT Forum Award, and Society for Judgment and Decision Making Awards).

Faculty have diverse academic backgrounds (physics, economics, psychology, marketing, and management), interdisciplinary research interests, and a variety of methodological approaches (econometrics, lab experiments, field experiments, and surveys).

Accordingly, the research strategy of the faculty is to focus on pursuing fundamental research questions that have a bearing on critical marketing issues like consumer decision making, managing new products and innovations, pricing strategy, advertising, and channels of distribution.

You'll work closely with the Marketing faculty as part of a vibrant doctoral student community. The programme includes a comprehensive methodological training with the opportunity to specialise in a designated field

Years 4 and 5

In the first year of your MRes you'll take the first of two seminar courses (MG512 and MG520), covering Consumer Behaviour and Quantitative Modelling, and the full range of research methods offered by the Department of Methodology, the Department of Economics or Department of Statistics depending on your interests and research focus. Students can also take external courses at University of London institutions, for example, the London Business School.

Alongside, you'll attend the A Social Sciences Perspective of Academic Research in Management seminar. This seminar is run within the Department of Management for all research students and will develop your understanding of the diversity of specialisms within the department and develop your critical analysis skills. You'll be invited to attend Marketing Faculty Group Seminars and have regular meetings with your Programme Director.

From the first year you'll also engage in two short research projects, called Research Practicums, with different members of Faculty. The rotation of practicum assignments will include one-to-one training and collaboration that provides you better understanding of the research process, such as literature reviews, applied research methods, coding and data analysis and evaluating findings and implications. It'll also give the opportunity to interact and get to know different members of the faculty group.

One of the following courses:

Marketing i: consumer behaviour and quantitative modelling, marketing ii: consumer behaviour and quantitative modelling, quantitative modelling track students will choose between:, microeconomics, econometric methods, statistical inference: principles, methods and computation, consumer behaviour track students will take:, multivariate analysis and measurement, introduction to quantitative analysis, students can choose between:, econometrics for mres students, or take a combination of courses from the department of methodology:, applied regression analysis, causal inference for observational and experimental studies.

In the second year of the MRes you'll take the second of the specialist courses, Consumer Behaviour and Quantitative Modelling and continue to take a taught course aligned to your research interest. You'll have the option to join the Advanced Quantitative Analysis for Research in Management with other students the of the MRes/PhD in Management. You complete a supervised research paper in your field of interest which will form an important element in your upgrade to PhD. You continue to work with faculty on 1:1 in research practicums.

This highly recommended optional course:

Advanced quantitative analysis for research in management, research paper in management (mres phd programmes), elective courses to the value of one unit from a wide choice in econometrics, statistics, methodology or alternative courses suited to your research interests.

Having successfully completed your MRes and met the requirements you'll upgrade to PhD candidate at the start of your third year on the programme. You'll work on developing your PhD thesis proposal and continue with your research.

You'll focus on your PhD thesis, research and writing papers for presentation at conferences and publication and continue to participate in your Faculty Group seminars.

At the start of your final year, you'll present your final year plan which outlines your timetable to completion and submission of your thesis, and actively engage and promote yourself in the job market.

Programme regulations at LSE

For the latest list of courses, please go to the relevant School Calendar page .

A few important points you’ll need to know:

We may need to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees due to unforeseen circumstances. We’ll always notify you as early as possible and recommend alternatives where we can.

The School is not liable for changes to published information or for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside our control (including a lack of demand, industrial action, fire, flooding or other damage to premises).

Places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements so we cannot therefore guarantee you a place.

Changes to programmes and courses may be made after you’ve accepted your offer of a place – normally due to global developments in the discipline or student feedback. We may also make changes to course content, teaching formats or assessment methods but these are always made to improve the learning experience.

For full details about the availability or content of courses and programmes, please take a look at the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department.

Some major changes to programmes/courses are posted on our  updated graduate course and programme information page .

Why study with us

Discover more about our students and department.

Meet the minds behind Marketing - get to know our faculty experts .

Meet the department

Our mission

Welcome to the Department of Management. Our mission is to inspire superior management practices by fostering a comprehensive understanding of individuals, teams, organisations, and markets, along with the psychological, social, political, and technological contexts that influence them.

By studying with us, you'll gain access to a world-leading centre for education and research, uniquely positioned within a world-class social science institution at the heart of a truly global city.

The environment

Join a vibrant intellectual community comprising world-renowned faculty, astute students, dedicated and responsive professional services staff, and high achieving alumni . Through pioneering research and high-level teaching, you'll receive comprehensive, intensive, and rigorous methodological training to help you become an expert in your specialist fields.

The rich and culturally diverse learning environment at LSE’s Department of Management, will not only enrich your experience through developing a broad perspective and understanding, but also unlock an invaluable network of global peers.

Create a better world

We go beyond the boundaries of a traditional business school by integrating diverse disciplines such as economics, marketing, data, and analytics. Our comprehensive approach ensures that students gain a profound and multifaceted understanding of the business world, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to excel in a dynamic global environment.

Join us in our vision to create a better world, where a profound understanding of management drives positive change in both business and society.

Discover more about our programmes and research .

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Who's who

Heather kappes.

University of the Year 2025 and 1st in the UK

1st in london for the 13th year running, 6th in the world.

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Your application.

We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of our staff at LSE. For this reason, we recommend that you take a look at our  staff research interests  before applying.

We individually evaluate each application and carefully review all the details you provide in your application form. We consider the following as part of your application.

When to apply

Academic record and gre/gmat requirements.

See the "Entry requirements" above.

Statement of Academic Purpose

Your statement of purpose is your opportunity to describe your academic interests in, understanding of, and suitability for the programme you are applying to.

Clearly demonstrate your motivations and objectives for applying to the programme. Highlight your academic strengths and draw on any previous experiences that will strengthen your application.

We're interested to learn about your research experience to date, and how you plan to develop these skills further during your time at LSE and beyond.

Clearly explain how you envisage studying in the department will help support your professional and academic development, as well as your long-term academic career plans.

We're keen to understand how you will enhance and contribute to the research community and support our research focused environment within the Department of Management and LSE.

Research statement

Your research statement is as an opportunity to showcase your research and methodology interests to the selectors.

Your research proposal will play a particularly significant role in the evaluation of your application.

The selectors will place weight on how you are able to tackle a question and propose a viable methodology to solve it.

The outline research proposal demonstrates your academic potential, research interests, and it helps selectors in identifying potential supervisors.

We understand that as you undertake your study and enhance your research skills during your MRes, your initial idea may change, and we therefore do not expect this idea to be fixed but the outline research proposal should demonstrate your research interests.

The proposal word limit is 1500 words maximum.

In addition to the guidance given in Supporting Documents , please outline and include the following in your research proposal:

• Working title: state your research question or the working title of your research at the start of your research proposal.
• Keywords: on the first page of the proposal include up to 10 keywords or phrases which accurately reflect the content of your project (eg, "digital innovation", "fintech", "identity", "gender", "workplace discrimination", "proactivity", "digital platforms").
• Introduction to the research idea: what is your general topic? What questions do you want to answer? Why do you think these are interesting and important questions that deserve to be answered? What are the main hypotheses of the work?
• Literature: what is the key literature and its limitations?
• Methodology: what research methods do you intend to use? What are the strengths and limitations of your chosen methodology?
• Conclusion: in what ways will your ideas contribute to the field, and how will this help to change our understanding of your research topic?
• Bibliography: clearly reference any literature you have used in your research proposal (not included in the word count).

Academic writing

Please submit a sample of academic writing as part of your application. You're encouraged to use something you have already written and an example of your best academic work.

There is no word limit, but two to three pages would be sufficient. This enables our selectors to assess your writing style and academic writing communication skills.

References are important, carefully plan who you will ask and make sure they are able to complete the reference in in advance of the deadline or it will delay your application being reviewed. Guidance on selecting your referees

Language requirements

You may have to provide evidence of your English proficiency, although this is not needed at the application stage. See LSE's English language requirements webpage .

Part-time study

Please note that LSE allows part-time PhD study only under limited circumstances . If you wish to study part-time, you should mention this (and the reasons for it) in your statement of academic purpose, and discuss it at interview if you're shortlisted.

Faculty members are unable to comment on your eligibility without viewing your full application file first. However, if you have any questions regarding the programme please contact the Department of Management PhD Office at [email protected] .

• Admissions enquiries

For questions related to the admissions process, please contact the LSE Graduate Admissions team via their getting in touch page .

The application deadline for this programme is 15 January 2025 .

If you’d like to be considered for any funding opportunities, you must submit your application (and all supporting documents) by the funding deadline.

See the fees and funding section below for more details.

Fees and funding

The table of fees shows the latest tuition fees for all programmes.

You're charged a fee for your programme. Your tuition fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It doesn't cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Home student fee (2025/26)

The fee is likely to rise over the full duration of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with fee levels recommended by the Research Councils.

Learn more about fee status classification .

Overseas student fee (2025/26)

The fee is likely to rise over the full duration of the programme in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, four per cent each year).

At LSE, your tuition fees, and eligibility for any financial support, will depend on whether you’re classified as a home or overseas student (known as your fee status). We assess your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department for Education.

Further information about fee status classification .

Scholarships, bursaries and loans

Scholarships, studentships and other funding

We recognise that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town/city or country and we provide generous scholarships to help both home and overseas students.

For this programme, students can apply for  LSE PhD Studentships , and  Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding . To be considered, you’ll need to submit your application (and any supporting documents) before the funding deadline.

The department also offers student financial aid and funding for this research programme . Each year, we award full tuition coverage and an annual stipend for five years to at least one exceptional candidate applying to this programme.

Funding deadlines

Funding deadline for the LSE PhD Studentships and ESRC funding: 15 January 2025 .

In addition to our needs-based awards, we offer scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for certain subjects .

External funding

Additional funding opportunities may be available through other organisations or governments. We strongly recommend you investigate these options as well.

Further information

Learn more about fees and funding , including external funding opportunities.

Learning and assessment

How you learn, how you're assessed, learning format and contact hours.

During your MRes you'll take taught courses in the:

• Department of Methodology
• other LSE departments such as Sociology, Gender or Law.

There is flexibility to choose the courses that best suit your research interests, including courses offered at other University of London institutions.

Format and contact hours

Most courses in person lectures and in person class teaching, or longer small group seminars. To get a broad idea of the study time involved in the  Calendar  within the Teaching section of each  course guide .

Independent study

Alongside taught courses you participate in one-to-one research projects with a member of Faculty and will work independently on your own research development and writing.

LSE teaching

  LSE is internationally recognised for teaching and research and our academics bring wide-ranging expertise. Courses may be taught by faculty members, guest teachers, visiting members of staff. Learn about the teacher responsible for each course in the relevant  course guide.

Supervision

You don't need to have identified a supervisor prior to application. During your MRes you'll be supervised by the PhD Directors of Marketing programme.

During the first two years of the programme, you'll participate in Research Practicums, working in collaboration with different faculty mentors. Each research practicum will enable you to participate in research activities, understand Faculty research interests, and develop your own research skills. Your PhD supervisor will be appointed when you upgrade to PhD.

Progression and assessment

You'll need to meet certain criteria to progress to each subsequent year of the programme, such as achieving certain grades in your coursework and engaging in all aspects of the programme.

Your final award will be determined by the completion of an original research thesis and a viva oral examination.

Graduate destinations

Career support.

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career.

Explore the placements and careers of previous Department of Management PhD students

The department aims to give all qualified doctoral students the opportunity to teach. Developing teaching skills and experience is an important component of the students' career development and prepare you for future academic roles. To make this experience as valuable as possible we draw on the support from the LSE's Teaching and Learning Centre.

Throughout the programme, you're expected to participate in Marketing Faculty Research Group research workshops, enabling you to grow familiar with the process of presenting and discussing academic papers with experienced faculty, and provide opportunities for networking. Funding is also available for you to attend and present papers at academic conferences.

LSE Careers has a team dedicated to PhD students offering a wide range of resources and advice. You'll receive regular updates on career events and workshops offered by LSE Careers and the LSE’s PhD Academy. Research based employment opportunities are communicated to students in our newsletters and email updates.

All career services are available to PhD students, and PhD alumni for up to five years after completing your PhD.

Browse LSE’s wide range of services for PhD students and research staff

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MPhil/PhD Economic Geography

London school of economics and political science, university of london, different course options.

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Course Summary

Tuition fees, entry requirements, similar courses at different universities, key information data source : idp connect, qualification type.

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Economic Geography

Course type

This programme offers the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to the economic geography field. You will begin on the MPhil, and will need to meet certain requirements to be upgraded to PhD status.

The MPhil/PhD in Economic Geography aims to provide you with a rigorous and quantitative approach to the study of socio-economic phenomena that have a spatial and geographical nature, as well as their implications. This focus follows a general trend in the discipline and the growing need of policy advice to be solidly grounded in well-documented empirical regularities and properly established causal links. In order to satisfy these demands, the doctoral programme will give you advanced and up-to-date training in both traditional areas of economics – such as economic geography and spatial, urban and real estate economics – and more institutional approaches to these issues, such as those encompassed by regional science and local economic development. Moreover, the doctoral experience at LSE will expose you to an international, vibrant and multi-disciplinary research environment.

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a taught master’s degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of 65 per cent average and at least 70 in the dissertation, in a related discipline including research methods training (eg economics, economic geography, regional science, local economic development).

Oceanography MSc

University of southampton, phd environmental science, global marine resource management msc, ocean and earth science by research msc, ocean and earth science phd with integrated study.

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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. LSE was founded in 1895 and joined the University of London in 1900.

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), LSE is shown as the top university in the UK based on the proportion of ‘world-leading’ (4*) research produced.

LSE is also the joint second ranking university in the UK overall, when considering research outputs, research impact and research environment. 58 per cent of LSE’s research was judged to be world-leading (4*) and 35 per cent was deemed to be internationally excellent (3*). More About LSE in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)

The School’s academic profile spans a broad range of social sciences and is renowned for studying real world issues, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, accounting and finance.

LSE offers 40 Bachelor’s degree programmes, over 140 taught Master’s and Diploma programmes, and PhD opportunities across the social sciences. Teaching and research are conducted through 25 Departments and Institutes and 23 Research Centres.

The University of London offers more than 30 distance learning undergraduate qualifications in finance and social science related disciplines that receive academic direction from LSE.

LSE is also part of a consortium of member institutions that provides academic direction for distance learning LLB and CertHE Common Law programmes. LSE is ranked sixth in the current QS World Rankings for law.

LSE has students from over 160 countries worldwide making the School a very international and cosmopolitan institution in which to study and their central location offers easy access to the vast cultural and social life that London has to offer.

Alumni and former staff include 18 Nobel Prize winners in Economics, Peace or Literature

The School regularly attracts leading public figures to give lectures, attend seminars and consult staff.

Graduates can be found in senior positions in organisations and government worldwide. Alumni and former staff include 18 Nobel Prize winners in Economics, Peace or Literature and 36 past or present Heads of State.

LSE alumni benefit from bespoke careers services, a mentoring network, events and their Leadership Series - livestreamed lectures with the world’s thought leaders.

LSE also hosts prestigious Summer school which are regularly attended by students from the University of London.

Scholarships are available to attend the session in London, while other July programmes are available in Beijing and Cape Town, South Africa

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Economics & Public Policy

Choose start date: Start date: September 2025 Duration: Five to six years Deadline: 2 December 2024 Fee: Fully funded Location: London, UK

Conduct research that informs policy and practice at global, national and local levels

The economics faculty sit within the Department of Economics and Public Policy . Faculty research interests cover a wide range of topics, including the economics of the environment, innovation, health, development, infrastructure and cities, energy and housing.   

You may also be co-supervised by faculty in other departments in the School, depending on your research interests. 

Research centres and partnerships

The Business School is home to several research centres and institutes, offering a diverse of activities that bring together academics and specialists.

Health Economics & Policy Innovation

Focussing on the incentives that drive productivity, innovation and health-related behaviours, and factors that determine the success of health policies designed and implemented by governments.

Climate Finance and Investment

Works to unlock solutions within capital markets to address the challenges posed by global climate change. 

Grantham Institute

The Grantham Institute sits at the heart of Imperial College London's work on climate change and the environment. They drive forward discovery, convert innovations into applications, train future leaders and communicate academic knowledge to businesses, industry and policymakers to help shape their decisions. 

Gandhi Centre for Inclusive Innovation

Linking innovation and entrepreneurship in companies and institutions globally, through thought leadership, research, technology and next-generation innovation models.   

Teaching experience

PhD students on the Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) scholarship will undertake 150 hours of teaching assistant duties from year three of the programme. There will be opportunities for PhD students to engage in teaching activities within the Business School’s programmes, such as MSc Economics & Strategy for Business, our MBA suite, and our BSc Economics, Finance & Data Science. 

Doctoral Theses in Economics & Public Policy

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Our PhD programme fosters close collaboration between leading Economics & Public Policy faculty and doctoral students, developing your research interests and providing continuous support and guidance throughout the programme.  

Carol Propper

Franco Sassi

Jonathan Haskel

Marisa Miraldo

Richard Green

Pedro Rosa Dias

Esther Bøler

Reza Skandari

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Professor Dong Lou

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Asset Pricing Investment Management Behavioural Finance

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The day destroys the night, night extends the day: a clientele perspective on equity premium variation.

Author(s) Dong Lou, Christopher Polk, Spyros Skouras

Superstar Firms and College Major Choice

Author(s) Darwin Choi, Dong Lou, Abhiroop Mukherjee

Comomentum: Inferring Arbitrage Activity from Return Correlations

Author(s) Dong Lou, Christopher Polk

Wealth Redistribution in Bubbles and Crashes

Author(s) Li An, Dong Lou, Donghui Shi