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

MAClassical Studies

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied68%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAClassical Studies

The University of Liverpool
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAEnglish and Classical Civilisation

University of Nottingham, the
FT3Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out0%
Salary£23k
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BAHistory and Philosophy

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory

University of Lincoln
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out6%
Salary£27k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAFrench and History of Art

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScPolitics and History with Placement Year

Brunel University London
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory and Linguistics

Nottingham Trent University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy with German (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied81%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAMedieval History with Bible and Culture

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAHistory and Russian

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAItalian and History of Art

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAAncient and Medieval History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary£26k
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MADigital Media & Information Studies/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory

University of Portsmouth
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Latin

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

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out0%
Salary£23k
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BAHistory

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out9%
Salary£27k
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BACriminology and Philosophy & Ethics

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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Subject Snapshot

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