Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

Compare History and Philosophy degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£25,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses2,001
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAMedieval & Early Modern History

The University of Chichester
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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BAEthics, Value and Philosophy

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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MAModern History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out30%
Salary£30k
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BAArchaeology

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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MAFilm Studies and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAHistory (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy and Sociology

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MATheology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out25%
Salary£27k
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MAPolitics, Philosophy and Economics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAHistory of Art and History of Music

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out7%
Salary£30k
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MASpanish and Philosophy

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied72%
Drop-out8%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory (with Foundation Year)

University of Nottingham, the
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and French (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Hull
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy and Literature

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and History

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics

The University of Sheffield
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and Theology

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out8%
Salary£29k
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BATheological Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAArt History and Visual Culture

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses2,001
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students