HomeUniversity of DundeeMA Geography and History

MA Geography and History

University of Dundee
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: History and Philosophy
Course Score
B /68
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
90%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
35%
Meaningful Work
75%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

39%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Administrative55%
Business and Financial Project Management50%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for History and Philosophy graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£30,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· History and Philosophy graduates nationally earn £22,000-£46,500 (676 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Administrative occupations
20%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Sales occupations
10%
04
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
09
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
35%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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