Course summary
From ethics to religion and the ultimate nature of reality, Philosophy at Keele offers a deep exploration of human life and its place within the world. Embark on a journey as an aspiring philosopher, driven by a passion for understanding and analysing philosophical ideas from ancient India and Greece to the present day. With a wealth of opportunities to enhance your career prospects, you'll develop into a well-rounded critical thinker, analyst, and communicator, ready to pursue a rewarding career across diverse industries. Why choose this course?
- Philosophy at Keele is ranked Top 10 in the UK for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS
- Top 20 in England for Philosophy (Guardian University Guide, 2025)
- Discover new ideas, debate big questions with your lecturers and peers, and better appreciate the views of others
- Enhance your career with the choice of a placement year, entrepreneurship year or international year
- Our research-led teaching and dedicated philosophy conferences provide insight into new and traditional topics, developing your subject knowledge and professional skills
Modules
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Please see our website for our full range of entry requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/philosophy/#entry-reqs
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Keele University
Keele
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