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

BAAmerican Studies and History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAHistory and Law (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Spanish) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAArabic and Classics

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Sociology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (French and Russian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Russian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAArt History and Contemporary Fashion Design (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAGerman and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAModern and Contemporary History

Queen Mary University of London
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Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and French) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MPhiloStPhilosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Media

Leeds Beckett University
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAHistory (Including Foundation Year)

The University of Essex
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Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAModern History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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MAScottish Literature/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy and English

University of Southampton
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAAncient History

The University of Kent
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Satisfied74%
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAScottish History/Scottish Literature

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

York St John University
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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BScArchaeology

University of Winchester
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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Subject Snapshot

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