PHIL20030 Logical Methods
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PHIL20030 hard?
PHIL20030: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Logics of necessity, time and conditionals, and how possible-worlds semantics is used in theories of meaning.
After it you can
- Use modal and temporal logic
- Explain possible-worlds semantics
- Apply formal tools to questions about meaning
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2020–2025)
- A technical logic subject (propositional, modal and predicate logic) built around videos, notes and a weekly seminar; a 2020 reviewer noted it had been renamed Logical Methods.
- Well organised and enjoyable if you keep up; even a reluctant student found it one of their best subjects, and going to tutorials to practise helps.
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Quick answers
- When is PHIL20030 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking PHIL20030?
- No prerequisites.
- Does PHIL20030 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
- Is PHIL20030 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: A technical logic subject (propositional, modal and predicate logic) built around videos, notes and a weekly seminar; a 2020 reviewer noted it had been renamed Logical Methods.
- What do students say about PHIL20030?
- A technical logic subject (propositional, modal and predicate logic) built around videos, notes and a weekly seminar; a 2020 reviewer noted it had been renamed Logical Methods. Well organised and enjoyable if you keep up; even a reluctant student found it one of their best subjects, and going to tutorials to practise helps.
- How many class hours a week does PHIL20030 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PHIL20030 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate PHIL20030?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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