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

MAArt History and Spanish

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

University of London
FT3Y
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAAncient and Medieval History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAClassics

The University of Warwick
PT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAEconomic & Social History/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Heritage

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory/Politics

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied74%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAModern History and Politics (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Greek

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAArt History and French

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAClassical Studies and Italian

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEnglish Literature and History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAInternational History

Richmond, the American international University in London, inc.
FT4YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied
Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory and Drama

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAFilm & Television Studies/History of Art

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

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAEconomics/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAAncient History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAModern Languages (French and Spanish) and Latin

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

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