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

BAModern History

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory

University of the West of England, Bristol
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory with Film Studies

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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MASociology/History

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

The University of Liverpool
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory with Politics

Nottingham Trent University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied92%
Drop-out19%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAArchaeology/ Latin

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory and Politics

Goldsmiths' College
FT3Y
Satisfied71%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAGlobal Philosophies & Worldviews and Sociology (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAArchaeology

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAClassical Studies with Philosophy

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out19%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAPhilosophy with a Year Abroad

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with International Relations

Nottingham Trent University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied92%
Drop-out19%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAArchaeology

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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MAItalian/ Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied85%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Politics

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out30%
Salary£22k
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MAPortuguese/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory/English Literature

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy

Coventry University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAHistory

University of Northampton, the
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary£26k
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BAArchaeology and Literature

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAInternational Relations and Military History

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAHistory and English Literature

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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Subject Snapshot

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