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

MA(SocSci)Archaeology/Politics

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAEnglish Language/History

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAFilm Studies and Art History

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied84%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BAModern History (Including Year Abroad)

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BACurating (Including Year Abroad)

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

The University of Leicester
FTAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Latin

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

Loughborough University
FTAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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DipHEAncient History and Classical Archaeology

The University of Leicester
FT
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAEthics, Religion and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAArt History and History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArchaeology/Mathematics

University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BACurating with History (including Year Abroad)

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

The University of Leicester
FT
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Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAFrench and History

University of Aberdeen
FTAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BALanguage Studies with Latin American Studies

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary£24k
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MAClassical Studies and Italian

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEnglish Literature and History

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAModern Languages and History

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAPhilosophy and Sociology (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 Latin

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

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