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 Languages and Philosophy

The University of Leeds
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAPhilosophy

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary£27k
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MAPhilosophy and Scottish Literature

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£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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MATheological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MALatin and Mediaeval History

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

King's College London
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out25%
Salary£30k
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MAGeography and Psychology

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAEnglish and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAClassical Studies and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAClassics and Modern History

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

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAAncient History and Greek

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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MAFilm Studies and Psychology

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAComparative Literature and Latin

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

University of Nottingham, the
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Sheffield
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out2%
Salary£28k
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BAReligion and Theology

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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MAHistory

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out6%
Salary£30k
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BScPhilosophy and Economics with Study Abroad

University of Bristol
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAArchaeology

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied98%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Russian) and Classical Studies

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

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

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