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 Courses10,081
Data SourceOffice for Students

MAScottish Ethnology and Scottish History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAReligion and Theology

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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MAHistory

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out6%
Salary£30k
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BAArchaeology

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied98%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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MAPhilosophy

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory and Politics

Global Banking School
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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BDDivinity

University of St Andrews
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAClassics

The University of Liverpool
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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MAAncient History & Archaeology and Social Anthropology

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAHistory and Modern Languages with a Year Abroad

King's College London
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BDDivinity

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out13%
Salary£30k
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MAPhilosophy and Theology

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out9%
Salary£30k
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MAScandinavian Studies and Philosophy

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied74%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory (Placement Year)

University Academy 92
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out7%
Salary£27k
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MAClassics and Comparative Literature

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MATheology

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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BA/BScPhilosophy and Politics

Global Banking School
PTAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out
Salary£30k
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MASocial Anthropology and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAAncient History and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BDTheology

University of Glasgow
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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MAEnglish and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Sheffield
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out2%
Salary£28k
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MATheological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAInternational Relations and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out17%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses10,081
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students