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

BAEnglish and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Spanish) and Ancient History

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

Anglia Ruskin University
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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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 (Italian and Persian) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BACurating (including Placement Year)

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

The University of Leicester
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAArt History and Philosophy & Ethics (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAHistory with Film Studies (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MA(SocSci)Politics/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
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Salary£26k
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BAAncient History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAAncient History and Italian

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

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MASpanish and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAArabic and Latin

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

University of the West of England, Bristol
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied100%
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Salary£25k
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MA(SocSci)Archaeology/Politics

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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BScPhilosophy and Sustainable Development

University of St Andrews
FTAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MHistHistory (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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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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Subject Snapshot

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