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
Data SourceOffice for Students

MAClassics/History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MALatin and Russian

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BThTheology, Mission and Practice

Roehampton University
PTFoundation
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MAArchaeology/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BScArchaeology

The University of Liverpool
FTAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAModern Languages (French and Persian) and Ancient History

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MADigital Media & Information Studies/Archaeology

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAPhilosophy and History (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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MA(SocSci)Classics/Social & Public Policy

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAPhilosophy/Central & East European Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAFilm & TV and Philosophy

Nottingham Trent University
PTPlacement
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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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BAHistory

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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MAHistory/Latin

University of Glasgow
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MAEnglish Language/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

Nottingham Trent University
PTPlacement
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MAHistory of Art/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAHistory and Politics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAPhilosophy (Including Foundation Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy & Ethics and Religion Theology & Spirituality

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAGreek/ Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MPhiloStPhilosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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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