BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics at Keele University

Who are we? Why is the world the way it is? How can we change society for the better?

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international, placement or entrepreneurship year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Making Sense of Politics, Philosophy as Reason and Wonder, Becoming a Social Scientist. Year 2 compulsory modules: Global Democracy under Threat: Resilience or Retreat?, Enlightenment Philosophy. Year 3 compulsory modules: Engaged Social Science.

Career pathways

The broad range of skills and knowledge acquired on the Philosophy and Politics BA will have set you up to start your professional career in a range of industries and roles or prepare you for further study. You could explore careers in sectors including: Local Government/Parliament Charities and NGOs Diplomacy Business and Law International Relations Marketing Education Psychology The Health Sector Policing HR and finance Publishing Research/Further study From mock interviews, careers guidance and CV advice, to careers fairs, alumni mentoring and networking events, along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment - the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.

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