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

BAClassical Studies

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out35%
Salary£27k
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BACreative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory and Archaeology

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy

University of Keele
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

The University of Liverpool
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out25%
Salary£26k
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MAClassical Studies and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MACeltic Civilistion/History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BALiberal Arts with International Study

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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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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BAEnglish Literature and History

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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MAFrench and History

University of Aberdeen
FT5Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out9%
Salary£25k
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BScPhysics with Philosophy

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BACreative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics (With Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAMuseum Studies and Archaeology

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAArchaeology

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAPhilosophy

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out17%
Salary£24k
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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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BAArchaeology (with Foundation Year)

University of Nottingham, the
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAHistory of Art and Chinese Studies

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied72%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and Philosophy

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAClassical Studies

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAAncient History with Philosophy

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHanes

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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