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 Studies and History

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£23k
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MASociology/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAFilm Studies and History

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAArchaeology and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory with a Year Abroad

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology

University of Nottingham, the
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£23k
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BAPolitics and Philosophy

University of Sussex
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied71%
Drop-out0%
Salary£26k
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BAAmerican History with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAInternational Relations with Modern History with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BALaw and Philosophy & Ethics (With Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory and International Relations

Brunel University London
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAInternational Relations and Modern History with a Year Abroad

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEconomics & Philosophy

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied72%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History and History

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAEconomics and Philosophy & Ethics (With Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory

The University of Westminster
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory (Extended Degree)

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out18%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory and History of Art with a Year Abroad

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MA(SocSci)Business Economics/Economic & Social History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAClassics

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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BAModern Languages / History

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT4Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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Subject Snapshot

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