25 PhD programmes offered by the university

As part of one of the largest UK political science departments, covering almost all areas of politics, you'll enjoy a lively, open research culture. Learn more at the Political Science programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

This Human Geography and Urban Studies programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science offers training in human geographic research and in responding to the challenges of rapid urbanisation and urban redevelopment around the world.

This Regional and Urban Planning Studies programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science addresses the opportunities, problems, politics and economics of urban and regional planning in cities around the world.

The Environmental Policy and Development programme from London School of Economics and Political Science aims to provide a rigorous, research-based approach to the social scientific study of environmental change and development.

We have one of the world's largest groups of economic history researchers. We encourage different approaches and wide chronological and geographical coverage. Learn more at the Economic History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Contribute to pioneering economics research on key global issues at one of the world’s premier institutions. Learn more at the Economics programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Make an original contribution to the field of environmental economics with this research Environmental Economics programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Gain advanced skills in social research methodology. Make an original contribution to research in your field. Learn more at the Social Research Methods programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Conduct research at the frontiers of applied economics on this specialised degree programme. Learn more at the Economics and Management programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

This interdisciplinary Health Policy and Health Economics programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science covers the choice, design, analysis and evaluation of health and social care policies, institutions and practice.

Study at a world-leading department for international relations, analysing foreign policy, nationalism, international environmental politics and war studies. Learn more at the International Relations programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Conduct pioneering sociological research in a globally renowned department. Learn more at the Sociology programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Research contemporary debates on the future of work, global supply chains, labour relations and many other employment-related topics. Learn more at the Management - Employment Relations and Human Resources programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

What motivates consumer behaviour? How do you manage product innovation? What's the right pricing strategy? This Management - Marketing programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science explores these topics and more.

The department is a world leader for teaching and research on the economic, institutional and organisational aspects of accounting and financial management. Learn more at the Accounting (Economics of Accounting) programme offered by London School of Economics and Political Science.

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.

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.