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

BDDivinity

University of London
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Satisfied85%
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAArchaeology/Geography

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAClassics/Music

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAEnglish Literature and Religion

York St John University
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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MAHistory of Art

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory

Manchester Metropolitan University
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MACentral & East European Studies/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory

Teesside University
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAEnglish Language/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy

University of the West of England, Bristol
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAArchaeology/English Literature

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MALatin/ Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAPhilosophy/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAEthics, Religion and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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MAArchaeology/Celtic Studies

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAArchaeology/History Of Art

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
Satisfied89%
Drop-out13%
Salary£25k
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MAArchaeology

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAGerman and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAHistory and Heritage (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAGreek and Spanish

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScPhilosophy and Sustainable Development

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

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAFrench and Philosophy

University of Aberdeen
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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Subject Snapshot

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