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

BAFilm & Visual Culture and Global Philosophy & Worldviews

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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MAHistory

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out11%
Salary£25k
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MAPhilosophy/ Spanish

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and Archaeology

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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MAAncient History/ Celtic Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAEnglish Literature/History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAAncient History/ English Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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MAFrench/History

University of Glasgow
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory and Spanish & Latin American Studies

University of Aberdeen
FT5Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAFilm & Visual Culture and Philosophy & Ethics

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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MAHistory

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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MAGreek/ Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArchaeology

University of Durham
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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MACeltic Studies/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArchaeology with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPolitics and Modern History

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied80%
Drop-out9%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History and History

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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MAPortuguese/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MACeltic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAArchaeology

University of Chester
FT3YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied93%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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MAArchaeology/ Gaelic

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAEconomic & Social History/History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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