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MA Accountancy

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Historical & Philosophical Studies
Course Score
A /75
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
75%
Recognised By

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

54%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Vulnerability Matrix

Information Technology72% Exposed
Administrative55% Exposed
Finance52% Exposed
Business and public service associate48% Exposed

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Historical & Philosophical Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Historical & Philosophical Studies graduates nationally earn £20,000£52,000 (1296 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
65%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track

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