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 Courses2,001
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAClassical Civilisation and Philosophy

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BDDivinity

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out13%
Salary£30k
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BAArchaeology

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied98%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAHistory and Modern Languages with a Year Abroad

King's College London
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAWar Studies & History

King's College London
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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BAModern Languages and Philosophy

The University of Leeds
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAPhilosophy

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out9%
Salary£30k
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BADigital Media, Culture and History of Art

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Sheffield
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out2%
Salary£28k
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BAInternational Relations and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out17%
Salary£30k
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MAEnglish and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAGeography and Psychology

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MALatin and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MATheological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAClassical Studies and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAHistory of Art and Music

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAPhilosophy

The University of Liverpool
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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MAPhilosophy and Scottish Literature

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAClassical Studies and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAArt History and Visual Culture

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAPhilosophy and Theology

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out9%
Salary£30k
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MAPhilosophy and English Literature

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied75%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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MAModern History and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses2,001
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students