Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2017 | Page 71

Philosophy
Key Information
Why study this course?

Course type

Today, Philosophy at Keele is a research-led course with particular
strengths in metaphilosophy and metaphysics. The programme explores
central themes such as moral philosophy, epistemology and political
philosophy, considering key philosophical problems and the various
solutions proposed. You’ll learn about past and present approaches
to philosophy, especially where associated with particular movements
and methodologie s. You’ll enhance your logical and critical thinking skills,
developing the use of sound arguments while detecting fallacies
and other argumentative weaknesses. Keele has a thriving student
led Philosophy Society, and the programme engages widely with
other universities, especially through its Royal Institute of Philosophy
lecture series.

For information on dual
honours combinations
please visit www.keele.
ac.uk/ugcourses or page 158

Keele has been one of the most renowned centres for the study
of philosophy in England since WWII.

Indicative modules

First year
• Ten Problems of Philosophy
• Ancient Philosophy
• How to Think
• Moral Philosophy
Second year
• Pursuit of the Good
• Philosophy of Mind
• Epistemology and Metaphysics I
• Philosophy of Science
Third year
• Dissertation
• Epistemology and
Metaphysics II
• Philosophy of Art
• Rorty and the Mirror of Nature
• Philosophy of Language

What will this mean
for my future?

This course provides a superb
grounding in understanding
the way people think and
approach problems, which is why
philosophy has one of the best
records for graduate employment
among non-vocational degrees.
You will possess highly developed
skills in critical thinking and
exploring multiple approaches
to problem solving, both of
which are highly prized by
employers. You could pursue a
huge range of careers, or continue
to further study. You might go
into education, the law, finance,
government, publishing, the
media or the arts, or information
management, for example.

Single honours, dual
honours, major, minor

Course duration
Three years

Indicative entry
requirements
BBB or ABC

For further information on
entry requirements please
visit www.keele.ac.uk/
entryrequirements

Study abroad
Yes

97%

Overall Student
Satisfaction
(2015 NSS)

Megan
Hayman-Tansley

Philosophy and Psychology
Second year

For more course information please visit

keele.ac.uk/spire

I chose Philosophy at Keele because
of the ability to study modules from
related subjects. I particularly liked
the ‘Ten Problems of Philosophy’.
The lecturers are great and willing
to really engage in debate during
seminars and tutorials. They are all
passionate about the subject so it’s
worth utilising them.
Smart minds choose Keele

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