Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

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Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
Β£25,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses2,001
Data SourceOffice for Students

MAArt History and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BAHistory and Journalism, Media and Communication

University of Strathclyde
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out30%
SalaryΒ£24k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Social & Public Policy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
SalaryΒ£25k
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BAFrench and History

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)Β£23k
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BAPhilosophy

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
SalaryΒ£24k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)Β£22k
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BScArchaeological Practice with Professional Placement

University of Winchester
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out14%
SalaryΒ£25k
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MAArchaeology and Gaelic Studies

University of Aberdeen
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)Β£23k
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BACurating and Art History

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
SalaryΒ£25k
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BAEnglish Literature and History

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BAClassical Studies

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
SalaryΒ£27k
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MALiberal Arts with Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)Β£23k
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BAModern Languages and History

Swansea University
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)Β£22k
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BAAncient and Medieval History

Swansea University
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
SalaryΒ£24k
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BAArt History and History (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT5Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology with FY

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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MAHistory/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BAArt History with Modern Languages (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT5Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BAHistory with Film Studies

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
SalaryΒ£24k
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BAHistory and Film Studies

The University of East Anglia
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out16%
Salary (3yr)Β£23k
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MAEconomic & Social History/English Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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MAFilm & Visual Culture and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
SalaryΒ£24k
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BAPhilosophy & Ethics and Sociology (With Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)Β£23k
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MAEnglish Literature/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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