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 Courses10,689
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAArt History and History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAClassics and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Philosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out35%
Salary£27k
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BAPhilosophy and History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAAncient History and French

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (French and Spanish) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAArt History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out11%
Salary£28k
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MAArabic and Art History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MPhiloStPhilosophy (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History and Religion, Theology & Spirituality (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAPhilosophy

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BACurating with History

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Ethics and Sustainability (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArchaeology

University of Southampton
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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MARTArt History

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History and Film & Visual Culture (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BScArchaeology

The University of Liverpool
FTAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAGerman and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAModern History (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with Film Studies (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy with Human Rights (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and German) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses10,689
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students