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

DipHEHistory and Politics

The Open University
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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DipHEDivinity

University of London
FT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAAmerican History

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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DipHEHistory

The Open University
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out55%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory

Manchester Metropolitan University
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAEthics, Religion and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out15%
Salary£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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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
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (German and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAItalian and Modern History

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

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BAEnglish Literature and History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAFrench and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAAncient History and History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAMediaeval History and Spanish

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

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BACurating with Politics (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAClassics and Italian

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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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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BAAncient and Medieval History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAEconomic & Social History/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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