HomeUniversity of ExeterBA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

University of Exeter
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: History and Philosophy
Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
70%

AI & Your Career

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

41%
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%
Secretarial and related62%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for History and Philosophy graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Customer service occupations
10%
05
Administrative occupations
10%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
08
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
09
Elementary occupations
10%
10
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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