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BA Philosophy and Sociology

The University of Essex
Full-time3 YearsSubject: History and Philosophy
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Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
45%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

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

Information Technology72%
Customer service68%
Secretarial and related62%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for History and Philosophy graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£18,000
£29,000
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
20%
02
Administrative occupations
20%
03
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
10%
04
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Customer service occupations
5%
10
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%

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Outcomes

85%
Continuation
45%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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