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 & Ethics and Religion Theology & Spirituality

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory and Russian

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAClassical Archaeology and Ancient History

University of Oxford
FT3Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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BAEnglish with Philosophy

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out19%
Salary£27k
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MAModern History with Bible and Culture

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAModern History and New Testament

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAEnglish Literature and History

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£26k
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BAEnglish and History

University of Southampton
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAAncient History

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAClassical Studies

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Russian) and Classical Studies

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

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAArchaeology

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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MABiblical Studies and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAScottish Studies

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScPolitics and History with Placement Year

Brunel University London
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAItalian and History of Art

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and Linguistics

Nottingham Trent University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Classical Studies

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

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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MAGaelic Studies and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics

The University of Liverpool
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAHistory and History of Art

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAArt History with Bible and Culture

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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