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BA Classics

Birkbeck College
Full-time3 YearsSubject: History and Philosophy
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£23,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
65%
Professional Jobs
50%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

28%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Artistic, literary and media32%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for History and Philosophy graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
15%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
03
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
05
Administrative occupations
10%
06
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
09
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
50%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
50%
Career On Track

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