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BSc History and Politics

Aston University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: History and Philosophy
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
99%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

50%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates strong direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

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
£30,000
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
30%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Customer service occupations
10%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
0%
10
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
0%

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Outcomes

80%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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