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 (French and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAArt History, Heritage and Museum Studies (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

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

University of Northampton, the
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAArt History and Italian

University of St Andrews
FT
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Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Heritage (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MA(SocSci)Classics/Social & Public Policy

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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MASpanish and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£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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BScPhilosophy and Sustainable Development

University of St Andrews
FTAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAAncient History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy and Art History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAPhilosophy/Central & East European Studies

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

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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BAClassics

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
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Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAGerman and Mediaeval History

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

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out11%
Salary£28k
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BAArt History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (French and Spanish) and Greek

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BACommunications and Philosophy

Nottingham Trent University
PTPlacement
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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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MAArchaeology/ English Language

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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Subject Snapshot

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