Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

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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 and Forensic Biology

University of Chester
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAPhilosophy and Art History (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT5Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and History (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT5Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScArchaeological Practice with Professional Placement

University of Winchester
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out14%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy and Religion

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory

Swansea University
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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BAArchaeology and Anthropology with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArchaeology of Ancient Civilisations

The University of Liverpool
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient and Medieval History

Swansea University
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory and Journalism, Media and Communication

University of Strathclyde
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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MASpanish/History

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BAWar Studies and History

York St John University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary£22k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Social & Public Policy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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MAScottish History/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory/Business & Management

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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MA(SocSci)Central & East European Studies/Economic & Social History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy with Integrated Foundation Year

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out19%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAPhilosophy and Art History

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAClassical Studies

The University of Kent
FT3Y
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BScEconModern History and Politics

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MACentral & East European Studies/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAFrench and History

Queen's University of Belfast
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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BAHistory and Literature

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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