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

MAModern Languages (French and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAFrench and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Italian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAClassics

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy and Literature (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History and History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Politics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAHistory

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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MAAncient History and German

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Spanish) and Ancient History

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

University of Durham
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£33k
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BAArt History and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAChinese Studies - Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAClassics and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out35%
Salary£27k
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BAPhilosophy and History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScArchaeology

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory with Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History, Heritage and Museum Studies (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArt History and Italian

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPhilosophy and Art History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (German and Persian) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEgyptology and Ancient History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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Subject Snapshot

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