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

MAGeography/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory with Film Studies (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy with Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and German) and Ancient History

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

University of the West of England, Bristol
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MAClassics/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAHistory/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Italian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAEnglish Language/History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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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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MAModern History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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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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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Ancient History

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

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

The University of Leicester
FTAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAClassics and Italian

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAGaelic/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy

University of London
PT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out40%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MADigital Media & Information Studies/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MARTArt History (Including Placement Year)

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

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory and Literature (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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Subject Snapshot

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