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

MAAncient History/ English Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy

University of the West of England, Bristol
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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MAEnglish Literature/History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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MAHistory

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out11%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and Religion

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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BAWorld Philosophies and Africa and Black Diaspora including year abroad

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied71%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAHistory/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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BAPhilosophy with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Theology

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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BAEnglish and Philosophy

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory and Archaeology

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

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out9%
Salary£25k
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MAGerman and Philosophy (4yrs)

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BATheological Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out30%
Salary£23k
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MAHistory and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs)

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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BAArchaeology and Ancient Civilisations

University of Durham
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out25%
Salary£27k
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MAHistory and Sociology

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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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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MAArt History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAGerman and Philosophy

University of Aberdeen
FT5Y
Satisfied97%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MACeltic Studies/Scottish History

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