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BA Ancient History

University College London
Full-time3 YearsSubject: History and Philosophy
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£29,000
Satisfaction
81%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
64%
Meaningful Work
80%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

42%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for History and Philosophy graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£29,000
typical starting salary
£25,500
£34,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· History and Philosophy graduates nationally earn £22,000-£46,500 (676 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
19%
02
Administrative occupations
11%
03
Media Professionals
★ Professional
8%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
8%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
7%
06
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
6%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
6%
08
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
4%
09
Skilled trades occupations
3%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
3%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
64%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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