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Philosophy and Politics at Keele University - UCAS

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

Course summary

Are you fascinated by big questions about everyday life? What is right and wrong? What is good and evil? What is power? Philosophy and Politics draws upon our understanding and perception of the world, its events and theories. Our BA provides solid foundational knowledge, enabling you to delve into the big issues and questions that impact our everyday lives. You will analyse governmental decisions and debates based on traditions and policies, building a critical view of the world. With this, you will become equipped with key skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking, preparing you for advanced careers. Why choose this course?

  • Tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations through a rich module selection
  • Research-led teaching, provides insight into traditional and modern topics, developing your critical thinking skills
  • Discover new ideas, debate big questions with your lecturers and peers, and better appreciate the views of others
  • 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
  • Enhance your employability with study abroad and work placement opportunities
Philosophy and Politics at Keele poses important questions about right and wrong, human life and the nature of reality as well as looking into the role of power, leadership and policies within society. In Philosophy you will study texts, think about ideas and formulate your own philosophical theories. Explore central themes such as moral and political philosophy, logic, epistemology, and the philosophies of mind, religion and science as you consider key philosophical problems about the nature of the world, the mind and the various solutions proposed. You’ll learn about different philosophical traditions past and present, including Anglo-American, Indian, Buddhist, Greek, French and German philosophy. You’ll enhance your logical and critical thinking skills, and develop the use of sound arguments to defend your views, while detecting fallacies and other argumentative weaknesses. Politics at Keele helps you to understand society and the events and forces which shape it, engaging with questions of power, justice, conflict, and governance. Our programme allows you to study the foundations of this subject area as well as tailoring your studies to suit your individual interests, whether these are theoretical, historical, empirical or related to specific issues. In Politics, you will be taught by our award-winning research active members of staff in small tutorial groups. You will be part of an active, friendly, and supportive academic community where you are encouraged to share your views and debate the most relevant and controversial contemporary political issues, examining core debates and issues such as why are people becoming disillusioned with politics? What is a democracy? Or when is it legitimate to resist the state? 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

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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/philosophyandpolitics/#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

Please note, our fees for 2025 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2024 entry fees are detailed on our course pages, and a summary is available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/
Philosophy and Politics at Keele University - UCAS