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 and Archaeology

University of Winchester
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out20%
Salary£26k
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MAAncient History/Archaeology

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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MAArchaeology/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistorical Archaeology

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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BAHistory

York St John University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£22k
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BAMedieval History

University of Winchester
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAHistory (with integrated year studying abroad)

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAHistory and Theology

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAPhilosophy/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory with Foundation

University of Plymouth
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MASociology/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with Gaelic Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with Gaelic Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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BAClassical Civilisation

The University of Warwick
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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MAHistory of Art/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAArchaeology with Gaelic Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied95%
Drop-out45%
Salary£23k
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BAHistory and Sociology

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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MAEconomic & Social History/Music

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAHistory/Music

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out15%
Salary£22k
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BAHistory and Criminology

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAModern History and Politics

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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