Skip navigation
Philosophy and Education at Keele University - UCAS

Course options

2025 - 2026
Apply

There are other course options available which may have a different vacancy status or entry requirements – view the full list of options

Keele University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

27Jun
Keele University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate
28Jun
Keele University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate
16Aug
Keele University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

The Philosophy and Education BA at Keele equips you with highly sought-after skills for the modern world, blending logical analysis, textual criticism, and independent thinking with a deep exploration of education. Through lively debate and critical discussion, you will refine your ability to tackle complex ideas which can be applied to the context of teaching, learning, and the wider education system. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and leadership, this programme prepares you for a career in teaching or working with young people, empowering you to make a real impact in the field of education and gives you transferable skills for a wide range of other careers. Why choose this course?

  • Top 20 in England for Philosophy (Guardian University Guide, 2025)
  • 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
  • Global Top 300 for Education (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)
  • Discover diverse cultures through the study of world philosophy or an International Year at a partner university across the globe
Our Philosophy and Education BA will equip you with the intellectual tools for a wide range of careers working with learners, whether in schools, youth work, or education policy. You’ll explore fundamental questions such as: What should young people learn in school, and why? How should teaching and assessment be approached? What impact do schools have on life chances? and What are the biggest challenges facing education today? With this thought-provoking degree, you’ll gain the skills and insight to create meaningful change in education. The Philosophy component sharpens your critical thinking, encouraging independent thought and deep analysis. You will engage with core philosophical debates about the nature of the world and our place in it, the meaning of life and the purpose of our existence, engaging with key thinkers from diverse philosophical traditions. You will look at philosophy from around the world and tackle questions from different eras, from ancient to contemporary, including the ethics of business, technology and the environment, or the explanation of the conscious mind. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

How to apply

29Jan

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

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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/philosophyandeducation/#entry-reqs

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Philosophy and Education at Keele University - UCAS