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

BAHistory and Spanish

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy with Foundation Year

University of Keele
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAPolitics and Modern History

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied80%
Drop-out9%
Salary£25k
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MAHistory and Sociology

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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MAGaelic Studies and Theology & Religion

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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BAAncient History and History

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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MAEconomic & Social History/Celtic Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAPhilosophy with French

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAArt History and History

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BALiterature and Art History (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT5Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Religion

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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BAHistory and Archaeology

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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MAHistory/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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BAArchaeology with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAMusic and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAHistory

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out11%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and Economics

University of Derby
FT3YPlacementFoundation
Satisfied96%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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MAHistory and Spanish & Latin American Studies

University of Aberdeen
FT5Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArt History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MA(SocSci)Computing Science/Economic & Social History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory and European Languages

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History and Visual Cultures

The Open University
PT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out28%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Subject Snapshot

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