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

LLBLaw/History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScPolitics, Philosophy and Economics

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAMilitary History

The University of Kent
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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MAScandinavian Studies and Classics

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied74%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

The University of East Anglia
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Politics

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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MAHistory of Art/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAClassical Civilisation

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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MAGerman and History of Art

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied74%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAClassical Archaeology and Latin

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAModern History and Politics

University of Keele
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAClassics and Linguistics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAHistory and International Relations

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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BAPolitics and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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MAAncient Mediterranean Civilisations

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAPhilosophy and History with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory

Brunel University London
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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MAGreek Studies

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAAncient History and Latin

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAGlobal Development and World Philosophies

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied78%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAScottish Literature and Classics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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Subject Snapshot

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