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

BThTheology, Mission and Practice

Roehampton University
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out75%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and English Literature

Anglia Ruskin University
FT3Y
Satisfied71%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BScArchaeology

University of Winchester
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAMathematics/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory and Criminology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied86%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAComparative Literature/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory

Teesside University
PT
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BAReligion, Philosophy and Ethics

York St John University
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAHistory

Sheffield Hallam University
PTPlacementFoundation
Satisfied
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAGeography/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Comparative Literature

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAMusic/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAArchaeology/History Of Art

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAAmerican History

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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MABiblical Studies and French

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy and Law (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BACurating (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAContinental Philosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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