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

BAArchaeology with Professional Placement

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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MAHistory and Politics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out8%
Salary£30k
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BAPhilosophy, Ethics and Religion

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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MAModern Languages (French and German) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MADivinity and Classics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out13%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory and World Philosophies

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and French) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEnglish Literature and History

The University of Huddersfield
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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BAClassics and the Ancient World with Study Abroad

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied73%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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BAModern History with Economics

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out3%
Salary£25k
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MAClassical Studies and French

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BASpanish and Latin

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied71%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAFrench and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Persian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAArabic and Comparative Literature and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT5Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAArchaeology and History

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy and Sociology

University of Sussex
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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BAPolitics, Philosophy and Economics

University of Exeter
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy with Placement Experience

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MALatin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Persian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAClassics and French

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAClassical Studies and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAClassical Studies and Middle East Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

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