Philosophy and Psychology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Do you question right from wrong or why people behave the way they do? Philosophy and Psychology explores the mind, emotions and behaviour, and aims to provide you with an analytical approach towards answering big questions about the world and our place in it. You will develop your critical thinking skills and investigate theories from around the world to gain knowledge and build your research expertise. Our British Psychological Society accredited degree will equip you with skills that can be applied to many disciplines, enabling you to pursue a wide range of careers in psychology and beyond.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, subject to passing your final year project and achieving a minimum 2:2 degree award<br/><br/><br/>- 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<br/><br/><br/>- Research-led teaching, providing insight into new and traditional topics, developing your analytical skills<br/><br/><br/>- Gain highly transferable graduate skills to pursue a broad range of careers in business, service, education and caring professions<br/><br/><br/>- No. 1 in the UK. Britains best university, as ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022) <br/><br/><br/>Philosophy and Psychology at Keele poses big questions about human life, the nature of reality and how we can learn from it. From biological influences and social pressures to environmental factors that affect how people think, act, and feel - philosophy and psychology underpin all that we are and everything we do.<br/><br/>In Philosophy you will study texts, think about ideas and formulate your own philosophical theories. You will explore central themes such as moral and political philosophy, logic, epistemology, and the philosophies of mind, religion and science, and will consider key philosophical problems about the nature of the world, the mind and various solutions proposed.<br/><br/>You’ll study 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 present your views, while detecting fallacies and other argumentative weaknesses. Youll learn to present your work in a variety of ways, allowing you to communicate effectively with others.<br/><br/>Psychology will equip you with a well-rounded education and in addition to studying the principal areas specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum, you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree to reflect your career aspirations and interests.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.