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
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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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Salary (3yr)£24k
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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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MAModern Languages (Arabic and French) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
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MPhiloStPhilosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics (Including Year Abroad)

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

The University of Essex
FT
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Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAModern Languages and History

Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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BScArchaeology

University of Winchester
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAHistory and Criminology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied86%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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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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BAHistory (online)

Teesside University
PT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAAncient History and History

Swansea University
FT
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAArchaeology/Geography

University of Glasgow
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MAClassics/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
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MAGeography/History of Art

University of Glasgow
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MAHistory/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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MAModern Languages (Russian and Spanish) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAHistory/Music

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAGeography/History

University of Glasgow
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DipHEClassical Studies

The Open University
PT
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Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MACentral & East European Studies/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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MACentral & East European Studies/Classics

University of Glasgow
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Subject Snapshot

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