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
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
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BAModern History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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MAModern History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
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BAFilm Studies and Art History

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

University of Glasgow
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MAAncient History/ English Literature

University of Glasgow
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MAHistory/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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BAModern History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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BAHistory and Literature (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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MAGerman and Modern History

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAMediaeval History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
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MAGeography/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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BAClassical Studies

Swansea University
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAFrench and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
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Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy

University of Durham
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Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MAArchaeology/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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MAArt History - Chinese Studies

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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DipHEAncient History and Classical Archaeology

The University of Leicester
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Drop-out65%
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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BAHistory and Law (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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BAHistory and Drama (including Year Abroad)

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

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

The University of Essex
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MAHistory/Latin

University of Glasgow
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Subject Snapshot

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