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

MAPhilosophy and English Language

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied72%
Drop-out8%
Salary£30k
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BAClassical Studies and Philosophy

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

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAEnglish and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MAMediaeval History and Social Anthropology

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAArt History and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory

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

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

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MAFilm Studies and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAHistory and Sociology

The University of Sheffield
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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MAArt History and Social Anthropology

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Business

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MAArt History and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAAncient History and Social Anthropology

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAClassical Studies and Modern Languages

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

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAFrench and History of Art

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAModern Languages and Latin

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAHistory and Archaeology

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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BAAnthropology and Philosophy

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BScArchaeology & Palaeoecology

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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MAModern History and Sustainable Development

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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Subject Snapshot

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