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
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BAPhilosophy, Ethics and Sustainability (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/History

University of Glasgow
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Satisfied83%
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MHistHistory (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAModern History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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MAModern History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
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BAFilm Studies and Art History

The University of Essex
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Satisfied84%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory of Art

University of Glasgow
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MAEnglish Language/History

University of Glasgow
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Italian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
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MAAncient History/ English Literature

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory and Media

Leeds Beckett University
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MA(SocSci)Archaeology/Politics

University of Glasgow
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Greek

University of St Andrews
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BAHistory

The University of Kent
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MAHistory/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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MACentral & East European Studies/History

University of Glasgow
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BACommunications and History

Nottingham Trent University
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MAHistory of Art/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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MAModern History and Russian

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Italian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (French and German) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
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MAConservation of Cultural Heritage

University of Lincoln
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAHistory and Politics

York St John University
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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Subject Snapshot

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