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BA Politics and World Philosophies

School of Oriental and African Studies
Full-time3 YearsFoundation YearSubject: History and Philosophy
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Course Score
A /75
Graduate Salary
£26,000 (3yr)
Satisfaction
79%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
69%
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

Customer service68%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%

🧭 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
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typical starting salary

Data not provided

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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
29%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Sales occupations
10%
05
Administrative occupations
10%
06
Customer service occupations
10%
07
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
09
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
8%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
6%

Explore Career Pathways

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Outcomes

80%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
69%
Meaningful Role
67%
Career On Track

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