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

BAArt History and Language Studies

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BALanguage Studies with Latin American Studies

The University of Essex
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BScArchaeological Science

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
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BAHistory and Politics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MACeltic Studies/History

University of Glasgow
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MAArchaeology/Classics

University of Glasgow
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BAPhilosophy

University of London
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MAClassics/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory (2-year degree)

The University of Buckingham
FT2Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAAncient and Medieval History

Swansea University
FT
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Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
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BAHistory and Law (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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MAMathematics/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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BAEnglish and History

Nottingham Trent University
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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MAHistory/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
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MAClassical Studies and Italian

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
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BAPhilosophy with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Drama (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEnglish Literature and History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAHistory of Art/Music

University of Glasgow
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Subject Snapshot

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