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English Literature and Psychology BSc (Hons)

Keele University

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Keele University
UCAS CODE: CQ83

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Keen to understand the world around us? Do you wish to explore why people think, act and behave the way they do? English Literature and Psychology at Keele investigates a diverse range of literary perspectives across different cultures and historical periods as well as psychological perspectives underpinning all that we are and everything we do. From biological influences to social pressures and environmental factors, this programme equips you for a career in science and the arts, with transferable skills in communication, research and critical thinking.


Why choose this course?

- This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, subject to passing your final year project and achieving a minimum 2:2 degree award- Become a skilled analyst of literature of all kinds, from poetry to graphic novels to political speeches- Gain highly transferable employability skills to pursue a broad range of careers in education, health, and business- Engage with real-world psychology research projects- Work at the cutting edge of research alongside experienced literary scholars English Literature and Psychology at Keele enables you to build key analytical skills in research and analysis, with the ability to present your ideas and findings through various methods, as well as studying works of literature that will help you to develop your critical thinking and your understanding of the society in which we live.You will explore literature from Shakespeare to the contemporary and examine literature in English from across the world, including Britain, North America and Africa, taking a truly global perspective. You will develop your knowledge and skills to contribute to some of the most crucial debates of our time regarding such issues as decolonisation, sustainability and the environment, gender and sexuality, and political extremism.Taught by expert lecturers in English Literature, you will explore and interpret literary works that will challenge your views, advance your tastes, prompt your creativity, and give you the opportunity to become a versatile graduate. Through a range of activities and assessments, this diverse course will equip you with a vast array of attributes that employers are looking for, including creativity, emotional intelligence, and digital literacy.Psychology will equip you with a well-rounded education and in addition to studying the principal areas specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum, you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree to reflect your career aspirations and interests.Principle areas of psychology include: biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology as well as individual differences and historical issues. You will gain fundamental scientific skills in research design, statistics, qualitative and survey methods. With this knowledge, you will learn how to conduct research and critically analyse that of others.


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.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,700per year

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University information

Keele University

Keele University

  • University League Table

    61st

  • Campus address

    Keele University, Staffordshire, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    41st out of 96 19

    40th out of 118 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    109 54%

    79th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    72nd

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    43rd

    42

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    129 60%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    24th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    87th

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