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

University of Durham
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BAArt History with Curating

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArabic and World Philosophies

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied71%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MABusiness Management and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out9%
Salary£25k
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MAHistory

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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MACeltic Civilisation/Classics

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAMusic and World Philosophies

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied78%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAAnthropology and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out9%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and Politics

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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MAAncient History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied68%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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BAHistory and Archaeology

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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BAHistory and Politics

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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BAHistory / Mathematics

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAEconomic & Social History/History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BALiterature and Art History (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT5Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAAncient History and History

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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MAFilm & Television Studies/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History with Quantitative Methods

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BATheological Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out30%
Salary£23k
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MAArchaeology/ Gaelic

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory and Religion

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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MAGreek/ Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAEconomic & Social History/Celtic Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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