

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.
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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
BAModern History (Including Placement Year)
The University of Essex
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BAHistory
University of Southampton
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BAHistory and Literature (Including Year Abroad)
The University of Essex
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MAArchaeology/English Literature
University of Glasgow
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MAGerman and Modern History
University of St Andrews
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MALatin/ Theology & Religious Studies
University of Glasgow
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BAAncient History and History
Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAMediaeval History and Spanish
University of St Andrews
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MAItalian and Latin
University of St Andrews
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MAModern Languages (German and Persian) and Ancient History
University of St Andrews
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BAEgyptology and Ancient History
Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAArt History - Chinese Studies
University of St Andrews
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DipHEAncient History and Classical Archaeology
The University of Leicester
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MAComparative Literature/Classics
University of Glasgow
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MACeltic Studies/History
University of Glasgow
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MAArt History and Russian
University of St Andrews
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BAArt History and Contemporary Craft (with Foundation Year)
Liverpool Hope University
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MAArchaeology/Classics
University of Glasgow
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BAHistory (Including Year Abroad)
The University of Essex
Satisfied92%
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MAScottish Literature/Theology & Religious Studies
University of Glasgow
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BAContinental Philosophy (Including Placement Year)
The University of Essex
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BAEnglish and History
Nottingham Trent University
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MAEconomic & Social History/Philosophy
University of Glasgow
Satisfied83%
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MAClassics/Philosophy
University of Glasgow
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