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
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MAArchaeology/Geography

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory

Sheffield Hallam University
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MAEnglish Language/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory and Politics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAScottish History/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
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BAModern History, Politics & International Relations

Cardiff University
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MAClassics/Music

University of Glasgow
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MAHistory of Art

University of Glasgow
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MPhiloStPhilosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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BAHistory

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MARTArt History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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MADigital Media & Information Studies/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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BAPhilosophy

Northeastern University - London
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
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MAGreek/ History

University of Glasgow
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MAGerman and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAAncient History/ Celtic Studies

University of Glasgow
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BAArchaeology

University College London
FT
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£29k
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BAPhilosophy

University of London
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Satisfied85%
Drop-out40%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAContinental Philosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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MAGaelic/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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MAClassics and Italian

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAArchaeology/ Latin

University of Glasgow
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BAAmerican Studies and History

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAModern Languages (French and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
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Subject Snapshot

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