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

BAInternational Relations and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out17%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory of Art

University of Cambridge
FT3Y
Satisfied62%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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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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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Russian) and Latin

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

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out13%
Salary£28k
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BAArchaeology

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied98%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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MAEnglish and Scottish History

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

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAGreek and Persian

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (French and Spanish) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and History of Art

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out7%
Salary£25k
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MAModern Languages (French and German) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAScottish Literature and Scottish History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out6%
Salary£30k
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BAPolitics, Philosophy and Economics

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BAModern History with Economics

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out3%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary£26k
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BAHistory and American Studies

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out13%
Salary£28k
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BAHistory and Law

University of Strathclyde
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAHistory

Queen Mary University of London
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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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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BAArchaeology and Anthropology

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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MAArabic and Persian and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT5Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (French and Russian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAWorld Philosophies

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied76%
Drop-out25%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

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