BSc Psychology with Philosophy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Philosophy, combining psychology with philosophy. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, communication and writing, human behaviour, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The programme is BPS-accredited on completion of the final year project with a minimum 2:2 award, and students can undertake an optional placement year for industry experience.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A Levels. IB: 555 in three Higher Levels, or 30 points.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 47%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
- Understanding People
- Philosophy as Reason and Wonder
- Ancient Global Wisdom
- Next Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
- Understanding People in Depth
- Knowledge and Reality
- Philosophy of Mind
- Meaning and Nihilism
- Environmental Philosophy and Technology
- Psychopathology
- Cyberpsychology - the psychology of technology and the internet
- Enlightenment Philosophy
- Health Psychology
- Neuroimaging and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Child Psychology in Practice
- Wellbeing & Mental Health in the Community
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Being a Psychology Researcher
- Professional Skills for Researchers
- Grand Challenges in Psychology
- Psychology in Education
- Gender and Sexualities
- Professional Experience in Education
- Religion and Metaphysics
- Morality in Action: Justice, Society, and Climate Change
- Cognitive Psychology
- Health, Illness and Behaviour Change
- Evaluating Science with Philosophy
- Practical Philosophy
- Neurodiversity in Society
- Wellbeing & Mental Health Practice
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Philosophy at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Philosophy at Keele University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Philosophy at Keele University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Philosophy at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Philosophy at Keele University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Philosophy at Keele University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.