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
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

Nottingham Trent University
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BAPhilosophy (Including Foundation Year)

The University of Essex
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BAPhilosophy & Ethics and Religion Theology & Spirituality

Liverpool Hope University
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DipHEAncient History and Classical Archaeology

The University of Leicester
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BAFilm & TV and History

Nottingham Trent University
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MAModern Languages (German and Spanish) and Greek

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

Anglia Ruskin University
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAComparative Literature/Classics

University of Glasgow
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MAArt History and Russian

University of St Andrews
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BAArt History and Contemporary Craft (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAArt History and Language Studies

The University of Essex
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MAGreek/History of Art

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory with Public History

Goldsmiths' College
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DipHEArt History and Visual Cultures

The Open University
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BAPhilosophy

Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory and Law (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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BAHistory and Drama (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Gaelic

University of Glasgow
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BAArt History and Psychology (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MACeltic Studies/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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MAArchaeology/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
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MAMediaeval History and Russian

University of St Andrews
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Subject Snapshot

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