BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method, a philosophy degree centred on logical reasoning and fundamental questions. The course includes foundational study in the first year through The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy and Introduction to Logic alongside an outside option and The LSE Course. The second year focuses on Philosophy of Science and further module selections from the philosophy options list. Students complete their studies in the third year by choosing four units from the philosophy options list.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA IB Diploma: 38 points overall, with 766 at higher level
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 55%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Logic
- The LSE Course
- Two approved outside options
- Philosophy of Science
- Options to the value of three units from the philosophy options list (can include an approved outside option)
- Options to the value of four units from the philosophy options list (can include an approved outside option)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £43,500 after 3 years, £55,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,500 and £78,000. The £55,500 median after five years is £23,000 more than the UK median for Philosophy.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at London School of Economics and Political Science?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.
Does BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at London School of Economics and Political Science?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.