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

BAPhilosophy

University of London
PT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out40%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAFilm & TV and Philosophy

Nottingham Trent University
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAGaelic/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAClassics and Italian

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory

The University of Westminster
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and French) and Ancient History

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

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAAmerican Studies and History

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAModern Languages (French and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BACurating (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Ethics and Sustainability (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MACeltic Studies/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MATheatre Studies/Classics

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAModern History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAEnglish Literature/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAModern History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BAFilm Studies and Art History

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied84%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAEnglish Language/History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAItalian and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (German and Persian) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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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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BAHistory and Heritage (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MA(SocSci)Classics/Social & Public Policy

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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Subject Snapshot

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