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

MAModern Languages (Russian and Spanish) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAHistory/Scottish Literature

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

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with Film Studies (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History and Philosophy & Ethics (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MALatin and Russian

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

The University of Leicester
FT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAContinental Philosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History, Visual Culture and Media Studies (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BACurating (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArchaeology/History

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy and Law (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Latin

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

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEgyptology and Ancient History

Swansea University
FT
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAPhilosophy

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAGlobal Studies (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied80%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAClassics and French

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary£32k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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BAPhilosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and Politics

York St John University
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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MABiblical Studies and French

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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