Psychology with Philosophy

Why do people act the way they do? How do we reason with logic? Our Psychology with Philosophy BSc uncovers the theories and topics behind human behaviour, thoughts and actions. Our BPS-accredited programme 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.

Why choose this course?

• Our integrated research-led programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

• Philosophy at Keele is ranked Top 10 in the UK for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS

• Top 20 in England for Philosophy (Guardian University Guide, 2025)

• Gain highly transferable graduate employability skills to pursue a broad range of careers in education, business and caring professions

• A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university or enhance your career with the choice of a placement year

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.

*subject to passing your final year project and achieving a minimum 2:2 degree award

About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.