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 Courses1,397
Data SourceOffice for Students

MAAncient History and Biblical Studies

University of St Andrews
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Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAHistory

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
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Satisfied95%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAEnglish Literature and History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied77%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MACeltic and Scottish History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory and Philosophy

The University of Leeds
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Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and Linguistics

Nottingham Trent University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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MAModern History with Bible and Culture

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAArchaeology

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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BAReligion Theology & Spirituality and Social Care (With Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BALanguages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and World Philosophies including year abroad

School of Oriental and African Studies
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Satisfied89%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BACriminology and Philosophy & Ethics

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAEnglish Literature and Philosophy & Ethics

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics with Placement Experience

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAGlobal Philosophy & Worldviews and Philosophy & Ethics (With Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAPolitics and Religion Theology & Spirituality

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MACeltic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAPhilosophy and Politics

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BScPolitics and History with Placement Year

Brunel University London
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory and International Relations

Queen Mary University of London
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAPhilosophy with Italian (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and Philosophy

University of York
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Satisfied85%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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BAArchaeology and History with Professional Placement

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAInternational Relations / History

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied94%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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