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

DipHEHistory and Politics

The Open University
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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DipHEDivinity

University of London
FT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAEthics, Religion and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
Satisfied89%
Drop-out13%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Latin

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

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BACurating (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAContinental Philosophy (Including Year Abroad)

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

The University of Leicester
FT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAArt History and Philosophy & Ethics (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAAncient History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MASpanish and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAModern Languages (German and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAItalian and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAEconomics/History

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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BACurating, Heritage and Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History and Psychology (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAPhilosophy

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BAEnglish Literature and History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAFrench and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MHistHistory (Including Year Abroad)

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

The University of Leicester
FTAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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