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

BAPhilosophy, Ethics and Sustainability (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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BACurating (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Drop-out30%
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MAGeography/History of Art

University of Glasgow
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MAClassics/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
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MAArchaeology/Geography

University of Glasgow
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Comparative Literature

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory

Loughborough University
FTAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BAArchaeology

University College London
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Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£29k
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MAHistory of Art/Music

University of Glasgow
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BDDivinity

University of London
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Satisfied85%
Drop-out35%
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MAHistory/Latin

University of Glasgow
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MAHistory/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
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MAScottish History/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
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MAArchaeology/English Literature

University of Glasgow
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BAArchaeology

The University of Leicester
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Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BACommunications and History

Nottingham Trent University
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MAHistory of Art/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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MAMusic/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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MAArchaeology/History Of Art

University of Glasgow
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MAClassics/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory (online)

Teesside University
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BAHistory with Public History

Goldsmiths' College
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MAEnglish Literature/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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MAHistory of Art

University of Glasgow
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Subject Snapshot

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