Philosophy Politics and Economics

Tackle societal challenges and solve complex problems. Build core skills with a Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA at Keele University. Learn more.

Tackle societal challenges, solve complex problems and offer new perspectives upon the most important issues of today. Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA at Keele aims to develop your skills and knowledge of governance, ethical issues and business. Build a global perspective on contemporary challenges such as the threat of climate change, democracy, new technologies such as AI and the future of work.

Enhance your critical thinking skills and evaluate choices and concepts through philosophical, political and economic analysis, in preparation for a career in business, government, law and beyond. Learn to approach societal challenges from multiple perspectives, solve complex, multi-dimensional problems and build core knowledge and skills with a Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree at Keele. Our programme encourages you to think critically, question established norms and develop a global perspective on pressing challenges such as AI, the future of work and digital-age democracy.

With a focus on governance, ethical issues and business, you will become equipped with advanced social science research skills, philosophical reasoning, logic and economic analysis to act as an agent for change in society. With insights into politics, sustainability and global economy, you will learn to understand the world around us and form ideas and apply theories to analyse issues and practices.