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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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEnglish and History

University of Southampton
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy and Art History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEgyptology and Ancient History

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAAncient History and History

Swansea University
FT
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy and Sociology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAModern Languages and History

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAAncient History

Swansea University
FT
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAInternational History

Richmond, the American international University in London, inc.
FT4YPlacementAbroadFoundation
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Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory and Heritage

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied94%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAEconomic & Social History/Scottish History

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

The University of Warwick
PT
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BAArchaeology

University College London
FT
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£29k
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BAFilm and History

University of Southampton
PT
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BAArt History and Media & Communication (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAGerman and Mediaeval History

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

Northeastern University - London
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAMathematics/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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MARTArt History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAAncient History/Archaeology

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MADigital Media & Information Studies/Philosophy

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

University of London
PT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out40%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAGaelic/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Subject Snapshot

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