Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

Compare History and Philosophy degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£25,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,794
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAReligion and Anthropology

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAPhilosophy and Politics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied69%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BAArchaeology and History

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAModern History and Politics

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied78%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
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BAPhilosophy with French (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAClassical Literature and Philosophy

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory

Queen Mary University of London
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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BAWorld Philosophies

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied76%
Drop-out25%
Salary£30k
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BAArchaeology with Professional Placement

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAArchaeology

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied98%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAEnglish and Philosophy

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MASpanish and History

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied78%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory

Roehampton University
FT3YPlacementFoundation
Satisfied97%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy with Placement Experience

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAHistory and Scottish History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BAEthics, Value and Philosophy with Placement Experience

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAClassics and the Ancient World with Study Abroad

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied73%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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MAChinese Studies - Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied65%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy and Sociology

University of Sussex
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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BAAncient History and History

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAModern Languages and History

The University of Leeds
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAChildhood & Youth and Religion Theology & Spirituality

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MADivinity and Classics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out13%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,794
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students