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

BThTheology, Mission and Practice

Roehampton University
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out75%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and English Literature

Anglia Ruskin University
FT3Y
Satisfied71%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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MAArchaeology/English Literature

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAClassics/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAHistory (2-year degree)

The University of Buckingham
FT2Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAComparative Literature/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAReligion, Philosophy and Ethics

York St John University
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAHistory

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAMathematics/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAMediaeval History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAGerman and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAHistory/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Law (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Literature (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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BAPhilosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
PTPlacement
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BAHistory and Drama (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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BAModern History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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BAArt History and Psychology (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BACurating, Heritage and Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MACentral & East European Studies/History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAHistory

The University of Kent
PT
Satisfied74%
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BACommunications and History

Nottingham Trent University
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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Subject Snapshot

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