Philosophy (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The Philosophy (Hons) at Keele University provides a comprehensive foundation in the nature of reality, ethics, and the human condition. Students engage with diverse philosophical traditions ranging from ancient Indian and Greek wisdom to contemporary debates surrounding artificial intelligence and environmentalism. This programme is designed to transform students into skilled analysts and logical thinkers capable of making reasoned judgements in a global context.

Why Philosophy (Hons) at Keele University?

• Ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for student positivity according to the National Student Survey 2023.
• Recognised as Top 20 in England for the subject area by the Guardian University Guide 2025.
• Benefit from research-led teaching and exclusive access to the Royal Institute of Philosophy lecture series.
• Enhance your employability through optional placement years, international study opportunities, or an entrepreneurship year.
• Experience unique learning environments, such as performing ancient dialogues in the university's amphitheatre.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 2026 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Philosophy as Reason and Wonder
• What Does It Mean to Be Good?
• Ancient Global Wisdom
• Becoming a Social Scientist
• Nietzsche’s Death of God

Year 2

• Philosophy of the Enlightenment
• Knowing Minds
• Environmental Philosophy and Technology
• Social Science at Work
• Meaning and Nihilism

Year 3

• Dissertation in Philosophy
• Religion and Metaphysics
• Evaluating Science with Philosophy
• Engaged Social Science
• Practical Philosophy

Careers with Philosophy (Hons)

Graduates from Keele University are equipped with advanced communication and problem-solving skills highly valued by employers. The analytical rigour of the programme prepares students for diverse professional pathways in both the public and private sectors. Many graduates pursue further academic study at the postgraduate level to specialise in specific areas of thought.

Common career destinations for graduates include:

• Education and Teaching
• Business and Finance
• Marketing and Publishing
• Law and Policing
• Charities and NGOs
• Human Resources and Research