Psychology with Philosophy Keele University

Overview

The Psychology with Philosophy, B.Sc degree from Keele University introduces you to psychological and philosophical topics to understand people, and provides a logical toolbox to answer contemporary questions, equipping you with advanced skills for various careers.

Are you curious about human behaviour and why people think, act and respond the way they do? With a critical view of the world around us, our Psychology with Philosophy degree opens doors to investigate the human mind, people's emotions and behaviours. On this BPS-accredited* programme, you will cover a breadth of topics from social, cognitive, biological and developmental psychology, as well as fundamental topics in philosophy, ethics and logic.

Our integrated programme provides a grounding in the discipline of psychology, whilst delving into philosophical ideas, from ancient, Greek, Indian, Chinese and African philosophy. You will explore the philosophy of the mind and examine contemporary issues in science using logical and analytical skills. You’ll develop as an inquisitive researcher, gaining experience through various mini-projects and hands-on learning opportunities that will prepare you for your final-year dissertation, where you can specialise in an area of your choice.

At Keele, you will advance your professional skills as a researcher, psychologist and social scientist in the making. Whether you would like to pursue a career in psychology or related fields, our programme equips you with core skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking to help prepare you for employment. You can broaden your horizons by studying abroad, learn a foreign language, or complete a work placement year for industry experience, and tailor your degree programme based on your future career aspirations.

Career opportunities:

Graduating with a degree in Psychology with Philosophy will prepare you for a wide range of careers with transferable skills in communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving, that can be applied to various roles across industries. You will become a critical thinker with a curious mind, providing new insights in the workplace, whether you wish to pursue a career in science, the arts or beyond.

Having an Occupational Psychologist as the Psychology careers tutor within the School means that you will have the opportunity to access support in identifying a career path which suits your values and strengths. Occupational Psychologists use a range of evidence-based psychological skills, tools and techniques to work with individuals in a coaching capacity, enabling you to highlight your individual skills and attributes.

Your degree will open many opportunities whether you wish to become a professional psychologist through further study, or explore careers in:

• Teaching/Education
• Charity and NGOs
• Research
• Counselling
• Social Care
• Human Resources
• Marketing/Public Relations
• Business
• Healthcare
• Policing
• Law

To become a chartered psychologist, you will need to receive further training in the specific field of psychology that you want to work in. It is important to consider it will take at least six years to become a fully qualified psychologist, which includes a full three year degree, such as this one and three years of postgraduate training.