

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
All History and Philosophy Courses
MAPhilosophy and English Literature
University of Edinburgh
Satisfied75%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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MAAncient History and English
University of St Andrews
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAArchaeology
University of Edinburgh
Satisfied85%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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MAGreek and Modern History
University of St Andrews
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAGerman and History
University of Edinburgh
Satisfied74%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MAAncient History & Archaeology and Social Anthropology
University of St Andrews
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAAncient History and Greek
University of St Andrews
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy
University of Lincoln
Satisfied94%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
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BAHistory with Politics (2-year degree)
The University of Buckingham
Satisfied79%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MAScandinavian Studies and Philosophy
University of Edinburgh
Satisfied74%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory with Politics (3-year degree)
The University of Buckingham
Satisfied79%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BAArchaeology
The University of Reading
Satisfied98%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAClassical Civilisation and Philosophy
University of Nottingham, the
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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MAPhilosophy and Scottish Literature
University of Edinburgh
Satisfied76%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAReligion, Philosophy & Ethics
King's College London
Satisfied73%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BAWar Studies & History
King's College London
Satisfied78%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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BScSociology and Philosophy
University of Bristol
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory and Philosophy
University of Nottingham, the
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAAncient History and Philosophy
University of St Andrews
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAInternational Relations and History
The University of Leicester
Satisfied90%
Drop-out13%
Salary£28k
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MAClassics and Comparative Literature
University of St Andrews
Satisfied96%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Politics
The University of Leicester
Satisfied90%
Drop-out25%
Salary£28k
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MALatin and Modern History
University of St Andrews
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy with Spanish (with a year abroad)
University of York
Satisfied94%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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