At Keele University, we’re different. Nestled in 600 acres of countryside in the heart of the UK, we have a big campus but a small and cosmopolitan community. We proudly rank 1st for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey for the last three years. This is because it’s more than green and lovely, it’s a place of research and academic excellence too.Education and Philosophy make the ideal combination if you’re interested in the philosophical basis of education and the moral and ethical aspects of ideas, policy and learning.If you choose this combination, you will study educational topics such as the nature of learning, the history of education, and policies and practices that aim to promote justice and equality. Our Philosophy programme will provide you with a grounding in the core areas of the discipline, and enable you to explore a range of contemporary ideological issues.You will study educational topics such as the nature of learning, the history of education, and the changes to political thinking about its purpose. Philosophy topics will explore central themes such as moral philosophy, epistemology and political philosophy, considering key philosophical problems and the various solutions proposed. You’ll enhance your logical and critical thinking skills, developing the use of sound arguments while detecting fallacies and other argumentative weaknesses.Philosophy provides a superb grounding in understanding the way people think and approach problems. You will possess highly developed skills in critical thinking and exploring multiple approaches to problem solving, both of which are highly prized by employers. You could pursue a he range of careers, or continue to further study. You might go into education, the law, finance, government, publishing, the media or the arts or banking, for example.**Course Start Date:** Monday 24 September 2018**Enrolment Date:** Saturday 22 September 2018