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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MAFrench and History

University of Aberdeen
FTAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BALanguage Studies with Latin American Studies

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary£24k
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BAAncient and Medieval History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAEconomic & Social History/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Heritage

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied94%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAAncient History and German

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAHistory

University of Durham
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£33k
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BAArt History and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAChinese Studies - Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAClassics and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out35%
Salary£27k
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BAPhilosophy and History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScArchaeology

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory with Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History, Heritage and Museum Studies (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArt History and Italian

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy and Art History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (German and Persian) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (French and German) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

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