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

MAFilm & Visual Culture and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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MAHistory and Politics

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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MAArchaeology and Gaelic Studies

University of Aberdeen
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAComparative Literature/History of Art

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAScottish History/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory

Swansea University
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory

Leeds Beckett University
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out25%
Salary£24k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History with Modern Languages (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT5Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScEconModern History and Politics

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MASpanish/History

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Business & Management

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy and Religion

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory

University of the West of England, Bristol
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAAncient History/French

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics

Swansea University
FT3Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BAPhilosophy and History (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT5Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAScottish History/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Social & Public Policy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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MA(SocSci)History/Sociology

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and English

Roehampton University
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScArchaeological Practice

University of Winchester
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out14%
Salary£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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