

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
All History and Philosophy Courses
MAClassics/English Literature
University of Glasgow
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BAArt History (Including Foundation Year)
The University of Essex
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Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics
Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAClassics/Philosophy
University of Glasgow
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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
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAEconomic & Social History/Philosophy
University of Glasgow
Satisfied83%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArchaeology/ Latin
University of Glasgow
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BAContinental Philosophy (Including Placement Year)
The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory
University of Southampton
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MAHistory/History of Art
University of Glasgow
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BDDivinity
University of London
Satisfied85%
Drop-out35%
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DipHEArchaeology
The University of Leicester
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Latin
University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy and Sociology (Including Placement Year)
The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad)
The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAModern Languages and History
Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAEnglish Literature and Religion
York St John University
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAAncient History
Swansea University
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAInternational History
Richmond, the American international University in London, inc.
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Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics (Including Placement Year)
The University of Essex
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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
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Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAPhilosophy
University of London
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