About English and Philosophy, BA (Hons) - at Keele University

English and Philosophy BA at Keele is an exciting programme for those passionate about human thought, creativity, and expression. You'll explore literary texts and works of philosophy, while developing critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills. Placement opportunities through the programme allow you to apply your skills in professional environments, preparing you for a range of careers in publishing, media, education, and beyond. Course overview Our English and Philosophy degree is a dynamic, interdisciplinary programme designed for students who are passionate about exploring the depths of human thought, creativity, and expression.

Throughout the course, you will study a wide range of literary texts from the Medieval to the modern period, and have the chance to explore areas such as American literature, children's literature, film adaptation, and creative writing. You will also learn about different philosophical traditions past and present, including Anglo-American, Indian, Greek, and German philosophy, while engaging with the fundamental questions of existence, ethics, and meaning. Work alongside an academic team who are experts in their fields, and hear talks and readings from a variety of published novelists, poets, and thinkers, through the Keele Hall Readings series, the Royal Institute of Philosophy and the ‘Jean-Jacques Rousseau' Annual Lecture and Conference. At Keele, you will have the opportunity to engage in projects and placements, combining your degree with practical experience to apply your learning to real-world scenarios and kick-start your career.

Through module selection, you can tailor your degree to your future aspirations and even study abroad at a partner university, gaining global perspectives, learning a foreign language, and building cultural awareness. *We have compared the positivity ratings of all participating UK institutions using the NSS 2025 sector data to determine Keele's position relative to other broad-based universities (i.e. excluding specialist institutions and further education colleges). English ranked Top 10 in England (NSS 2025, broad-based universities)* Top 15 in England for English (Guardian University Guide, 2025) Philosophy 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) Become a skilled analyst of literature of all kinds, from poetry to graphic novels to political speeches For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.

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