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 Courses1,397
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAAncient History and Archaeology

The University of Leicester
FT3YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAMedieval & Early Modern History

The University of Chichester
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Hull
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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BAAncient History and Classical Archaeology

The University of Leicester
FT3Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out25%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAClassics

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied78%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAClassics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAHistory (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out30%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory (with Foundation Year)

University of Nottingham, the
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BATheological Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAAncient History and Classical Archaeology with Study in Europe

The University of Warwick
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory and French (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPolitics and History

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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BASociology, Politics and Religion

King's College London
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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BAHistory

The Open University
PT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out38%
Salary£31k
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BAPolitics and Contemporary History

The University of Chichester
FT3Y
Satisfied69%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BAReligion and Theology

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BScInternational Relations and History

Brunel University London
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BDDivinity

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

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out9%
Salary£30k
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MAClassical Studies and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAClassics and Comparative Literature

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

Total Courses1,397
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students