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

BAEnglish and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAChinese and History

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied72%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Modern Languages

The University of Sheffield
FT5Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAMilitary and International History with Placement Year

Brunel University London
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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BAHistory and Archaeology

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out30%
Salary£27k
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BAAncient History and English

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MASpanish and Classics

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied72%
Drop-out7%
Salary£26k
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BAReligion, Philosophy and Ethics

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied91%
Drop-out20%
Salary£26k
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BAFilm Studies and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory

University of Derby
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied99%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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LLBLaw with Philosophy

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out35%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy & Criminology

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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MAArchaeology and Ancient History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied75%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAMuseum Studies and Archaeology with Professional Placement

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAHistory and Archaeology

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BATheology and Philosophy (with Foundation Year)

Birmingham Newman University
FT4Y
Satisfied95%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAClassical Archaeology and Ancient History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BACreative Writing and History

The University of Chichester
FT3Y
Satisfied96%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAClassical Studies

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out35%
Salary£27k
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BAHistory with Integrated Foundation Year

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory

Nottingham Trent University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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