Dr. Roberto Fumagalli

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Roberto Fumagalli is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Economy at King's College London, as well as an associate director at the Centre for Study of Governance and Society. He has an interdisciplinary educational background that spans philosophy, economics, and decision sciences, having earned his BA and MSc in Economics from Bocconi University. He completed his MSc and PhD in Philosophy at the London School of Economics, where his doctoral thesis focused on the philosophical foundations of neuroeconomics. He previously held a junior professorship at the University of Bayreuth, overseeing the development of undergraduate and master's philosophy programs, and later directed the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) program at King’s, enhancing both its academic stature and international appeal. His teaching has received widespread acclaim, including multiple nominations for teaching excellence awards. Fumagalli has an extensive publication record in various top-tier journals across philosophy, economics, and public policy and has engaged in numerous research projects supported by major funding bodies. He is actively involved in supervising PhD students in the areas of philosophy and economics, focusing on topics such as ethics and public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London

Joined the Department of Political Economy to contribute to the teaching and development of philosophy-related courses.

Junior Professor

2011-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Bayreuth • Bayreuth

Appointed to develop and teach a range of BA and MA philosophy courses.

Research Associate

2011-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics • London

Engaged in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of economics and philosophy.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.