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

MAClassics/Geography

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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DipHEClassical Studies

The Open University
PT
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Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAComparative Literature/History of Art

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

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory and Politics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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DipHEPhilosophy

University of London
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out65%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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DipHEPhilosophy

University of London
FT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAFrench and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAAmerican Studies and History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAArt History and History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAFrench and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT
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Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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BAMedia and Philosophy

Nottingham Trent University
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory

Sheffield Hallam University
PTPlacementFoundation
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory with Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and Literature (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArabic and Classics

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

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAMusic/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAArchaeology, Anthropology, and Art History with a Year Abroad

The University of East Anglia
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad)

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

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
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Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Italian) 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