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 Courses1,794
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAHistory and French (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAClassics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAClassics

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied78%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory

The Open University
PT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out38%
Salary£31k
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BAMedieval & Early Modern History

The University of Chichester
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out8%
Salary£29k
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BAPhilosophy and Theology

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEthics, Value and Philosophy

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy and History

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAPhilosophy and Sociology

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Spanish

University of Oxford
FT4Y
Satisfied80%
Drop-out2%
Salary£28k
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BAHistory and Sociology

University of Sussex
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied88%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Hull
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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BAEnglish and History

The University of Leicester
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out13%
Salary£28k
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BASocial Anthropology & Philosophy

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAAncient History & Archaeology and Social Anthropology

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out25%
Salary£28k
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BAReligion, Philosophy and Ethics

The Open University
PT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out42%
Salary£31k
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BAHistory and Modern Languages with a Year Abroad

King's College London
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BScInternational Relations and History with Placement Year

Brunel University London
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern History and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAPhilosophy and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,794
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students