34 PhD programmes offered by the university

Understand changing human populations – past, present and future. Equip yourself with advanced demographic research skills. Learn more at the Demography (Social - Formal) from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Develop an in-depth understanding of gender theory, epistemology and methodology, while preparing for a career in academia or policy research. Learn more at the Gender programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

As one of the largest finance departments in the world, we're able to offer opportunities for research in virtually any field in finance. Learn more at the Finance programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Develop a deep understanding of complex processes of social, political and economic change, and produce original research on international development themes. Learn more at the International Development programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Master research design and expertise in the subfields of Political Economy, Politics and Policy, Culture and Society, and Migration. Learn more at the European Studies programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Research traditional economics such as spatial, urban and real estate economics, and approaches within regional science and local economic development. Learn more at the Economic Geography programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Study in an internationally renowned department and contribute to our pioneering research. Learn more at the Mathematics programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Uncover how media and communications shape society, culture and public opinion. Study in a globally renowned department of world-class academics. Learn more at the Media and Communications programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Make an original contribution to the field of anthropology with the support of our world-leading faculty members, each with their own specialist expertise. Learn more at the Anthropology programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

As one of the UK's leading centres of historical research, the department emphasises the international and transnational context of historical developments. Learn more at the International History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

How does organisational culture impact success? How can we create effective teams and get the best from people? Explore these questions on this Management - Organisational Behaviour programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science. 

Explore the social, political, and economic implications of an increasingly data-driven society. Learn more at the Data, Networks and Society programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Develop an in-depth understanding of human behaviour. Gain practical research experience in the UK and internationally. Learn more at the  Psychological and Behavioural Science programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Drive social change through pioneering research on pressing social issues. Join a world-renowned social policy department. Learn more at the Social Policy programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.