Dr. Samuel Kimpton Nye

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samuel Kimpton-Nye is a Lecturer in Philosophy at King's College London. He completed his BA in Philosophy at Birkbeck, University of London in 2013, followed by an MPhilStud at King's College London in 2015 and a PhD in 2018. Before joining King's College, he worked as a Teaching Fellow at the institution during the 2018/19 academic year and subsequently as a Lecturer at Northeastern University London in 2019. His research interests encompass Metaphysics, Early Modern Philosophy (specifically the works of Hume, Leibniz, and Spinoza), Philosophy of Science, Metaphilosophy, and Epistemology, with a keen focus on modality—exploring concepts of possibility and necessity. He engages with philosophical methodology and examines the implications of modal phenomena in the context of the laws of nature and early modern philosophy. Samuel is also involved in public engagement through a podcast and has made multiple guest appearances at forums on philosophy. He has published several articles in notable philosophical journals, further contributing to his fields of interest.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2019-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, ENG, GB

Teaches core topics in philosophy, specifically in epistemology, metaphysics, and early modern philosophy.

Research Associate

2020-01-01 — 2023-12-31

University of Bristol • Bristol, GB

Engaged in the MetaScience project.

Teaching Fellow

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

King's College London • London, ENG, GB

Supported the delivery of high-quality educational philosophy programs.

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.