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

BAHistory

The University of Huddersfield
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out25%
Salary£29k
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MAHistory

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out6%
Salary£30k
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MAEnglish and Scottish History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAClassical Studies and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAClassical Civilisation and Philosophy

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BAHistory and Philosophy

University of Nottingham, the
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAArchaeology

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied98%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAModern and Contemporary History

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out30%
Salary£28k
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BAPhilosophy

The University of Liverpool
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BScInternational Relations and History with Placement Year

Brunel University London
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MASocial Anthropology and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAReligion and Theology

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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MAAncient History and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAPhilosophy with Spanish (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied94%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAClassics and Modern History

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

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied75%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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MATheological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAHistory and Politics

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out25%
Salary£28k
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MAAncient History and English

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

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out9%
Salary£30k
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MAPhilosophy and Scottish Literature

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAAncient History and Latin

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

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

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