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

MAClassical Archaeology and Ancient History

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAAncient History

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out7%
Salary£27k
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BATheology and Religious Studies

University of Chester
FT3YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out25%
Salary£23k
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MAHistory/Italian

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied85%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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MAEnglish and Philosophy

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAEnglish and History

University of Portsmouth
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with Placement Year

Brunel University London
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAHistory and International Relations

Brunel University London
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAEnglish and Theology & Religion

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAAmerican Studies and History (with a study abroad year)

University of Sussex
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAModern History with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BALiterature and History with a Year Abroad

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAHistory and Language & Linguistics

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MALanguage & Linguistics and Philosophy

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology

University of Nottingham, the
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£23k
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BAPhilosophy and Linguistics

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied80%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BALiterature and History

The University of East Anglia
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy, Ethics and Religion

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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MAArchaeology and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAEnglish Literature and Philosophy with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAGaelic/ Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAHistory and Politics with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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