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

MAArt History and German

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MALatin and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAArabic and Latin

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

University of the West of England, Bristol
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied100%
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Salary£25k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Classical Studies

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

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAArchaeology

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
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Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BACurating with History (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MARTArt History (Including Year Abroad)

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

The University of Essex
FT
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Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (German and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAItalian and Modern History

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

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAModern Languages (German and Persian) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAItalian and Latin

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

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

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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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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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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BAPhilosophy, Ethics and Sustainability (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BACurating (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (French and Russian) and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAAmerican Studies and History

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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Subject Snapshot

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