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

BAHistory and Philosophy & Ethics

Liverpool Hope University
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Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAArchaeology and History

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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BAAnthropology and History

Global Banking School
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAClassical Studies

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out35%
Salary£27k
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BAPhilosophy & Criminology

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and Sociology

Whitefield Academy Trust
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAFilm Studies and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and Archaeology

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAArchaeology (with Foundation Year)

University of Nottingham, the
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Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BASocial Anthropology and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied84%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAGaelic/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Politics and Economics

University Academy 92
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BAClassical Studies

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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MAArchaeology and Ancient History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied75%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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MAHistory of Art and Chinese Studies

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied72%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAClassics and English Language

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied72%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAEnglish Language/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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MABiblical Studies and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BACreative Arts and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

The University of Liverpool
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out25%
Salary£26k
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BAAncient History and History with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHanes a Hanes Cymru

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out6%
Salary£25k
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BAPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory

The University of Kent
FT3Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£26k
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Subject Snapshot

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