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

BAHistory of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory of Art

Courtauld Institute of Art
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory/History of Art

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy, Ethics and Religion

University of Chester
FT3YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out40%
Salary£23k
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BAClassical Civilisation

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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BAArt History with Modern Languages

The University of Essex
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory and Philosophy

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAIrish and History

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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BAHumanities and Social Sciences

University of Portsmouth
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAAncient History/History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAEnglish and History

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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MAEnglish Language/ Greek

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory and Film Studies with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory and Criminology

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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BAArchaeology and Ancient History

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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BAAncient History

The University of Kent
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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BAArchaeology and Ancient History

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Psychology

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MASpanish/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MA(SocSci)Philosophy/Sociology

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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MASociology/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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MAHistory/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out25%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory of Art

The University of East Anglia
FT3Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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