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

MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MALatin/ Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy and Law (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEgyptology and Ancient History

Swansea University
FT
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAArchaeology/English Literature

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAReligion and Theology

York St John University
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAPhilosophy

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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BAPhilosophy

University of the West of England, Bristol
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MABiblical Studies and French

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAHistory/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAGeography/History of Art

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory and Linguistics

Nottingham Trent University
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MA(SocSci)Archaeology/Economic & Social History

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied84%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScArchaeology

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BAFilm & TV and Philosophy

Nottingham Trent University
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAModern History, Politics & International Relations

Cardiff University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAScottish History/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAMusic/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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MAPhilosophy/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory and Philosophy

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

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