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280 | Politics, Philosophy and International Relations
Philosophy and Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
Philosophy and psychology offer complementary approaches to some of the most
intriguing and long-running intellectual challenges to face humankind. The course
involves the scientific and the conceptual study of the mind, in order to explain
human behaviour and understand consciousness, and philosophy gives you a
broader understanding of the world around.
You will look at philosophical topics about knowledge, ethics,
language and the nature of the mind and world from both historical
and contemporary perspectives. You will learn reasoning skills, how
to evaluate arguments and be encouraged to present and defend
your own views. Second year modules include the Philosophy of Mind
and Philosophy of Science, which specifically address philosophical
questions concerning psychology. In psychology, you will learn about
what the latest psychology research, including studies published by our
own friendly and approachable staff, tells us about human behaviour
from social, developmental, biological and cognitive perspectives. We
will show you how to design and conduct your own psychological studies
in our well-equipped laboratories, using a range of techniques including
interviews, surveys and experiments. You will also learn about how our
understanding of psychology changes over time.
What will this mean for my future?
Philosophy and psychology teach a wide range of research and problem-
solving skills which are highly valued by employers. Keele Philosophy
and Psychology has an excellent graduate recruitment record. Graduates
in Philosophy and Psychology have gone on to many different careers,
including teaching, the law, financial services, computer programming,
artificial intelligence research, advertising, government, publishing, the
media and the arts, as well as going on to further study.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, a
necessary first step for many professional careers in psychology
including becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Psychological careers
include clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational or
sports psychology.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Ten Problems of Philosophy
• Ancient Philosophy
• How to Think
• Introduction to Developmental
and Social Psychology
• Introduction to Biological and
Cognitive Psychology
• Introduction to Research Design
for Psychology
Second Year
• The Pursuit of the Good
• Knowledge and Reality
• Philosophy of Mind
• Developmental and Social
Psychology
• Qualitative and Survey Research
Design
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
Third Year
• Dissertation
• Rorty and the Mirror of Nature
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophical Counselling
• Individual Differences and
Conceptual Issues in Psychology
This course is accredited but the British Psychological Society.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CV85
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
year
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes