Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

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Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£25,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses2,001
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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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Salary (3yr)£29k
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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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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAArchaeology/Classics

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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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
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MAClassics/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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Subject Snapshot

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