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

BAModern and Contemporary History

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out30%
Salary£28k
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MAAncient History and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAHistory

The University of Huddersfield
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out25%
Salary£29k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out25%
Salary£28k
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BADigital Media, Culture and History of Art

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Sheffield
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out2%
Salary£28k
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BDDivinity

University of St Andrews
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAAncient History and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAScandinavian Studies and Philosophy

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied74%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory of Art

University of Cambridge
FT3Y
Satisfied62%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAReligion and Theology

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BAClassical Civilisation and Philosophy

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BAInternational Relations and History

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out13%
Salary£28k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAHistory of Art and English Literature

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied74%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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BAClassics

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary£24k
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BAWar Studies & History

King's College London
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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BAHistory of Art and Music

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAPhilosophy and Modern Languages

University of Bristol
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAClassical Studies and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAPhilosophy and Theology

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out9%
Salary£30k
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BAReligion and Theology

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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MAMediaeval History and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

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