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

BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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BAArchaeology

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied98%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAGreek

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

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out6%
Salary£30k
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BAPhilosophy with French (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and History of Art

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

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAArchaeology

The University of Manchester
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAHistory

University of Keele
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out30%
Salary£25k
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MAModern History and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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MAClassical Studies and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Ancient History

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£24k
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BACymraeg a Hanes

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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MAClassics and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BALanguages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and World Philosophies

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory with Foundation Year

University of Derby
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied99%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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MALatin and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAGeography and History

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BACurating

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out25%
Salary£28k
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

University of Nottingham, the
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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BAKorean and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied75%
Drop-out17%
Salary£30k
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BAPhilosophy (with Foundation Year)

University of Nottingham, the
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAClassical Civilisation (with Foundation Year)

University of Nottingham, the
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScPhysics with Philosophy (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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Subject Snapshot

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