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 Courses2,001
Data SourceOffice for Students

MAClassics/English Literature

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAArt History (Including Foundation Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAClassics/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAComparative Literature/History

University of Glasgow
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAEconomic & Social History/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied83%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArchaeology/ Latin

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAContinental Philosophy (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory

University of Southampton
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAHistory/History of Art

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BDDivinity

University of London
PT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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DipHEArchaeology

The University of Leicester
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy and Sociology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAModern Languages and History

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAEnglish Literature and Religion

York St John University
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAAncient History

Swansea University
FT
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAInternational History

Richmond, the American international University in London, inc.
FT4YPlacementAbroadFoundation
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Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAAncient and Medieval History

Swansea University
FT
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Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAPhilosophy

University of London
FT3Y
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses2,001
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students