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

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAClassical Studies and English

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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BAEnglish and History

University of Strathclyde
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Politics

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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BAModern History and Politics

University of Keele
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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MADigital Media & Information Studies/ Latin

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MABusiness & Management/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAClassical Civilisation

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and American Studies

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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MAAncient Mediterranean Civilisations

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory

Brunel University London
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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BAHistory and Psychology

University of Strathclyde
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History

King's College London
FT3Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out25%
Salary£29k
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BAEnglish and Creative Writing and History

University of Strathclyde
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out25%
Salary£26k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology with Professional Placement

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£23k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Economics

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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LLBLaw/History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAEnglish Literature/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BALanguages and Cultures and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out17%
Salary£30k
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MAClassical Archaeology and Latin

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BASociology & Philosophy

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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