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

MAComparative Literature/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory

Nottingham Trent University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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MAArchaeology and Ancient History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied75%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy & Criminology

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Politics

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAGerman and History (4yrs)

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MATheology & Religious Studies/English Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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MACeltic and Archaeology

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAClassical Studies with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
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Satisfied77%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAModern Languages and History

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied89%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MATheology and Religion

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAClassical Studies

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out35%
Salary£27k
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BAHeritage, Archaeology And History

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£23k
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MAClassics/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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BThBachelor of Theology

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAHistory and Archaeology

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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MAGaelic/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHanes

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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MAHistory of Art/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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BAMedieval and Early Modern History

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History and English

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Subject Snapshot

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