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

BAClassics

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Italian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory

The University of Warwick
PT
Satisfied
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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MAClassics/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory and Sociology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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MAPhilosophy/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MHistHistory

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAClassical Studies and French

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAMilitary History

The University of Kent
PT
Satisfied74%
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory

The University of Huddersfield
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MDivDivinity

University of Edinburgh
FT
Satisfied79%
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAArt History, Heritage and Museum Studies

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAAmerican History

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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MAFrench and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MARussian and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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DipHEHistory

The Open University
PT
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Drop-out55%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAInternational Relations and History

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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BACurating with Politics (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAEconomics/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MACeltic Studies/ Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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