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

MAScottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAEnglish Literature and History

The University of Chichester
FT3Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAClassical Studies and Modern Languages

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAEnglish and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory

The University of Warwick
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out3%
Salary£30k
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BAPhilosophy and History

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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BAClassical Studies and Philosophy

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out8%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy and History

University of Exeter
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BAHistory and Sociology

The University of Sheffield
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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BAHistory

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MARussian Studies and Philosophy

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAAncient History

The University of Leicester
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied99%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BScArchaeology & Palaeoecology

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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BAAnthropology and Philosophy

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAFilm Studies and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAReligion, Culture and Society

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAPolitics, Philosophy and Economics

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
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BAEnglish and History

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
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BAModern Languages and Latin

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory with a Year Abroad

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£29k
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MAAncient History & Archaeology

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MAHistory of Art

University of Edinburgh
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out6%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

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