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 Courses1,730
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAPhilosophy

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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MASpanish/History

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and Literature

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy and Art History

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MA(SocSci)History/Sociology

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Social & Public Policy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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MAArt History and Film & Visual Culture

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAArchaeology and Anthropology with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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MAScottish History/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAComparative Literature/History of Art

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MALiberal Arts with History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAEconomic & Social History/French

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAScottish History/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory and Sociology

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied75%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient History and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAModern Languages and History

Swansea University
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAArchaeology and Forensic Biology

University of Chester
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAHistory

Swansea University
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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BAArchaeology of Ancient Civilisations

The University of Liverpool
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BAAncient and Medieval History

Swansea University
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BScArchaeological Practice with Professional Placement

University of Winchester
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out14%
Salary£25k
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BAHistory and Journalism, Media and Communication

University of Strathclyde
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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MA(SocSci)Economic & Social History/Business & Management

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BAArt History with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,730
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students