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

MAMusic/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory

Manchester Metropolitan University
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Comparative Literature

University of Glasgow
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MAGerman and Modern History

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

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

Swansea University
FT
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAFrench and Mediaeval History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAMathematics/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAEnglish Literature and History

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAArchaeology/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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MAModern Languages (French and Persian) and Ancient History

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAArt History - Chinese Studies

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Law (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Drama (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAScottish History/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BACurating, Heritage and Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory of Art/Music

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAEconomics/History

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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MAHistory/Latin

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BScArchaeology

The University of Liverpool
FTAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MACentral & East European Studies/History

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAArts and Visual Cultures

Richmond, the American international University in London, inc.
FT4YPlacementAbroadFoundation
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Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MACeltic Studies/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Subject Snapshot

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