Our large and multi-faceted Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences draws on our progressive heritage. Promoting cutting-edge study - theoretically innovative and relevant to real-world application of human culture, society and interaction, it brings together the Schools of Social Science & Public Policy, Politics, Philosophy, International Relations & Environment, and Humanities, alongside the School of Law and Keele Management School. Our Language Learning Unit offers a wide range of support and study opportunities in English and Modern Languages. Our research and teaching focus on the many dimensions of social theory, policy and practice - in broad terms, on what it is to be human, and on humans as social beings.. It’s the Keele difference.
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About
History
Our large and multi-faceted Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences draws on our progressive heritage. Promoting cutting-edge study - theoretically innovative and relevant to real-world application of human culture, society and interaction, it brings together the Schools of Social Science & Public Policy, Politics, Philosophy, International Relations & Environment, and Humanities.
Education
We are in the heart of England and offer world-class education and research. We are famous for the breadth of our teaching and are a leading example of a university campus community.
Research
The Faculty has a vibrant research community of over 200 academic staff and 300 postgraduate research students, working within, and in some cases across, dedicated Research Centres and Schools. On these pages you will find information about our current research staff and students, a showcase of the best of our research projects, publications and other outcomes, and examples of how we put our knowledge to work for the benefit of society.
Career
We have a commitment to provide careers guidance, advice and information to help you achieve your career plans. Whether you are looking to enter a graduate career, applying for further study or aim to become self-employed we will offer a wide range of services, resources and activities for you. Keele holds a Career Fair every year. Discover career opportunities with employers such as RBS, the NHS, Wardell Armstrong, the Local Government Association and the Department of Education, to name but a few.Drop-ins are your best way to initially see a Careers Adviser. These one-to-one 15 minute sessions are available on a frequent basis allowing you to start your career planning and move forward.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Services
Student services
Everything’s on your doorstep at Keele, with all the most important services and facilities gathered together at the centre of campus. And because our student population is quite small, there’s a great sense of community.
Housing services
If you prefer living off campus we strongly recommend that you choose properties advertised on our studentpad website. All properties advertised are owned by reputable, accredited landlords. We cannot vouch for any landlords or properties not listed on studentpad.
Library services
You have two libraries: one on campus, open 24/7 during semesters, and the other at the Royal Stoke University Hospital for our healthcare students. Both offer free Wi-Fi and a choice of study spaces.
ICT services
IT Services provides central technology services to the University, supporting students and staff in learning, teaching and collaboration.
Through IT Services networks, facilities and server provision you have access to the internet, a university email account and safe place to store your work (which is backed up every night).
Medical services
All students are entitled to free emergency treatment however, if you have a four month visa you cannot register with the Health Centre and need to ensure you have adequate healthcare insurance for payment if you need non-emergency treatment.You should register with Keele Practice which is located on campus in Horwood Halls.It has two doctors supported by two specialist nurse practioners.
Student Life
Campus life
Everything’s on your doorstep at Keele, with all the most important services and facilities gathered together at the centre of campus. And because our student population is quite small, there’s a great sense of community.
On Campus you can find 6 Halls of Residence:
- Barnes Hall
- Hawthorns Hall
- Holly Cross & The Oaks
- Horwood Hall
- Lindsay Hall
- Halls Life
Sports facilities
Some of the sport facilities you will find here are:
- Squash Courts
- Spinning Room
- Bouldering Wall
- Gymnasium
- Dance Studio
- Alderton & Walshaw Sports Halls
- Grass Football Pitches
- Tennis Courts
- Sand Based Astro Pitch
- Cricket Pitches
- Lacrosse Pitch
- Indoor & Outdoor Changing Rooms
Student clubs
We provide the support, facilities and other resources to enable students to set up and develop their own societies, sports clubs, volunteering projects and other student interest groups. More than half of all Keele students are a member of at least one of these groups.
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