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 Courses10,478
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAClassics and the Ancient World

University College London
FT3Y
Satisfied65%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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BAHistory

Whitefield Academy Trust
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory with Foundation Year

University of Keele
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out25%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
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BAReligions, Theology and Ethics

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy and International Relations

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAPolitics Philosophy and History

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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MAReligious Studies

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied73%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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BScArchaeological Science

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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MAFilm Studies and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAArchaeology

The University of Manchester
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAReligious Studies (With Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics

Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust🏥 NHS Education Provider
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory with English Literature (2-year degree)

The University of Buckingham
FT2Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAArchaeology and History

Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust🏥 NHS Education Provider
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MALatin and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAKorean and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied75%
Drop-out17%
Salary£30k
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BAModern Languages and History

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAGreek and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAAncient History and Classical Archaeology

The University of Warwick
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out25%
Salary£30k
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

University of Nottingham, the
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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BACriminology and Theology

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied96%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAHistory and Religion Theology & Spirituality

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAClassical Studies and Philosophy

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses10,478
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students