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BA Philosophy and Sociology

University of Exeter
Full-time3 YearsYear AbroadSubject: History and Philosophy
Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
92%
Professional Jobs
68%
Meaningful Work
85%

AI & Your Career

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

39%
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

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Design35%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for History and Philosophy graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£23,500
£32,000
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
30%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
9%
07
Design occupations
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%

Outcomes

92%
Continuation
68%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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