Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

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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

BAArchaeology

University of Southampton
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MAArchaeology/ Music

University of Glasgow
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BScArchaeological Science

University of the Highlands and Islands
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BAHistory

Goldsmiths' College
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MAHistory/History of Art

University of Glasgow
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BDDivinity

University of London
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Satisfied85%
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MACeltic Studies/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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MATheatre Studies/Classics

University of Glasgow
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MAEnglish Literature/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory

University of Derby
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BAHistory

Manchester Metropolitan University
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BAEthics, Religion and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
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Satisfied100%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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BAAmerican History

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

Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAArchaeology/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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BAPhilosophy (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BACurating with History (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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BAPhilosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
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MAArchaeology/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
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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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MAClassics

University of Glasgow
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BAArt History and History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArchaeology Anthropology and Art History with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEthics, Religion and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
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Subject Snapshot

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