BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Grapple with some of the biggest philosophical questions facing us today and sharpen your skills in logical reasoning. This BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method gives you the chance to examine deep philosophical questions alongside top researchers in the field. You’ll engage in wide-ranging philosophical debates encompassing ethics, science and justice, such as: During your studies, you’ll sharpen your skills in logical reasoning and argumentation, essay writing and speaking, and learn how to engage critically with difficult ideas.

Department: Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this programme, you’ll study 12 units over three years, plus LSE100. Our BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method offers a great deal of choice. Compulsory and core courses include The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Logic, The LSE Course, Philosophy of Science.

Career pathways

A philosophy degree will prepare you with serious training for a number of important transferable skills such as creative problem solving, critical analysis, argument construction and persuasive writing. Recent graduates have gone on to work in banking and financial services, government, management consultancy, media and education, and have also proved very successful in gaining entry to graduate programmes.

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Entry requirements

GCSE: For GCSEs, you’ll need several GCSE grades at A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). As a minimum, we ask for GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades at B (6) or higher. A-levels: AAA. A-level contextual offer: AAB. IB Diploma: 38 points overall, with 766 at higher level. IB contextual offer: 37 points overall, with 666 at higher level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Set at the UK Government maximum; may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,300 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee stays the same for each year of full-time study. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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