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

BAArt History and History (Including Placement Year)

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

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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MAFrench and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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BAPhilosophy and Literature (Including Year Abroad)

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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BAClassics

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Italian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory

University of the West of England, Bristol
PTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy

Northeastern University - London
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory of Art with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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DipHEPhilosophy

University of London
FT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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DipHEClassical Studies

The Open University
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MPhiloStPhilosophy

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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DipHEReligion, Philosophy and Ethics

The Open University
PT
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Drop-out55%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAAmerican History with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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DipHEHistory and Politics

The Open University
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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DipHEDivinity

University of London
FT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MDivDivinity

University of Edinburgh
FT
Satisfied79%
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAAmerican History

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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DipHEHistory

The Open University
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out55%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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