Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

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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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BAHistory

Sheffield Hallam University
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MATheology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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BAPhilosophy and History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAMusic/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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BAPhilosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out35%
Salary£27k
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BAHistory and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BACurating with Politics

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

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied86%
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MAHistory of Art/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MATheology & Religious Studies/English Literature

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory

The University of Warwick
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MAAncient History and German

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

University of Glasgow
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BDDivinity

University of London
PT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory and Politics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAModern History, Politics & International Relations

Cardiff University
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MAModern Languages (French and German) and Greek

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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BAHistory and Heritage (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAGreek and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory with Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

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

The University of Essex
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MAModern Languages (French and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
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Subject Snapshot

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