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
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAPhilosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory

Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAInternational Relations and History

Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MARussian and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
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MAItalian and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
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BAArt History and Contemporary Fashion Design (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAGerman and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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BAModern and Contemporary History

Queen Mary University of London
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Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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BACurating with Politics

The University of Essex
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MAModern Languages (French and Persian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Russian and Spanish) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics

The University of Sheffield
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Satisfied84%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory

Goldsmiths' College
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAPhilosophy/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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MAClassics/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory

University of Derby
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MACeltic Studies/History

University of Glasgow
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BAPhilosophy

Northeastern University - London
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Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
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MAHistory of Art/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
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BAMedia and Philosophy

Nottingham Trent University
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BAEnglish and History

Nottingham Trent University
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BAAncient History and Classical Archaeology

The University of Warwick
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Subject Snapshot

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