Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

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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

MAGreek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Persian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy with Placement Experience

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MAClassical Studies and Middle East Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEthics, Value and Philosophy with Placement Experience

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAArchaeology and History

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAArchaeology and Anthropology

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAAncient History and History

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAClassical Literature and Philosophy

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAClassical Studies and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BASpanish and History of Art

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied71%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAArchaeology with Professional Placement

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAClassics and the Ancient World with Study Abroad

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied73%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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MAModern Languages (French and Persian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and History of Art

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out7%
Salary£25k
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MAClassical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy, Business and Ethics

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAHistory and World Philosophies

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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MAScottish Literature and History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out6%
Salary£30k
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BAModern Languages and History

The University of Leeds
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAClassical Studies and French

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and American Studies

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out13%
Salary£28k
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Subject Snapshot

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