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

MAComparative Literature/History of Art

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

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Greek

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

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory

York St John University
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAAncient History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAFilm & Television Studies/History of Art

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory and Drama

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory/Politics

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied74%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAClassics

The University of Warwick
PT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAComparative Literature/History

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

The University of Kent
PT
Satisfied74%
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAArt History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAFilm and History

University of Southampton
PT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAArt History and Media & Communication (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAPhilosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEnglish Literature and Religion

York St John University
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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MAMathematics/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAEnglish Language/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MHistHistory (Including Year Abroad)

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

Manchester Metropolitan University
PTPlacement
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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
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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