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.
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Average Graduate Salary
£25,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses2,001
Data SourceOffice for Students
All History and Philosophy Courses
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and French) and Ancient History
University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MADigital Media & Information Studies/Archaeology
University of Glasgow
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAAncient History and French
University of St Andrews
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BAHistory
The University of Westminster
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BAHistory and Literature (Including Placement Year)
The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAMusic/Theology & Religious Studies
University of Glasgow
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MAGreek/History of Art
University of Glasgow
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BAPhilosophy (Including Year Abroad)
The University of Essex
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory with Public History
Goldsmiths' College
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MAGaelic/ Philosophy
University of Glasgow
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BAAncient History
Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Theatre Studies
University of Glasgow
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MAArchaeology/Theatre Studies
University of Glasgow
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BAArchaeology
University College London
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£29k
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BAArchaeology
The University of Leicester
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Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAFrench and History
University of Aberdeen
Satisfied84%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BALanguage Studies with Latin American Studies
The University of Essex
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MAHistory/Scottish Literature
University of Glasgow
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BAHistory with Film Studies (Including Year Abroad)
The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAClassical Studies and Italian
University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Persian) and Classical Studies
University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEgyptology and Ancient History
Swansea University
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAEnglish Literature and History
Swansea University
Satisfied89%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAPhilosophy
Anglia Ruskin University
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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