History and Philosophy BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 155 graduates of History and Philosophy BA (Hons) and other courses in History at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All History courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
---|---|---|---|
Median salary | £25000 | £24500 | £31500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £28000 | £20000 - £30000 | £25000 - £39500 |
All History courses of The University of Sheffield
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
---|---|---|---|
Median salary | £24665 | £22977 | £27916 |
25-75 percentile range | £20654 - £28585 | £17689 - £28975 | £21039 - £36354 |
All History courses in the UK
Course Description
A knowledge of philosophy can make you a very effective student of history, and your history modules will help you to understand the context of some of the great works of philosophy. You'll also develop a deeper understanding of human behaviour across time and place.
In history, you'll study past societies from the late Roman through to the modern period, and explore political, social and cultural themes. You'll be engaged in real research from the very beginning of your course, learning to exercise independent judgement, to be critical of accepted opinion and to present your arguments effectively. We keep our seminar groups small because we want to make sure everyone takes part in the discussion.
In philosophy, you'll study the essential cornerstones of the subject (including philosophy of language, ethics, metaphysics and logic) alongside specialist modules. Topics range from philosophy of education, law or medicine, to film and philosophy, or feminism. You'll also study the history of the subject from Plato to the French existentialists.
As a dual honours student, you'll divide your studies between the Department of Philosophy and the Department of History. Choice and flexibility are at the heart of our teaching, which means you can pursue and develop your own interests.
At every level, there is a wide variety of modules to choose from. You will be taught by world-leading experts from both departments.
You'll be required to take a minimum number of credits within both departments each year, but how you choose to divide your modules after this is up to you: split your modules evenly between philosophy and history or choose to weight your degree in favour of one subject or the other.
Throughout your degree, you'll be studying in an environment dedicated to high-quality teaching, world-leading research, and innovative public engagement.
Outside of your degree, there are many ways to develop your interests, insights and critical faculties. For example, our award-winning student-led volunteering project Philosophy in the City introduces school children to philosophical ideas they can apply to everyday life.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All History courses of The University of Sheffield
Current jobs
All courses of The University of Sheffield
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All History courses of The University of Sheffield
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History and Philosophy BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
14% | Finance Professionals |
12% | Teaching Professionals |
12% | Engineering professionals |
8% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
5% | |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Engineering professionals |
4% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Costs
Tuition Fees History and Philosophy BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
---|---|---|
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £22680 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
-
-
- #18
- #20
-
- History
-
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
-
-
- #23
- #27
-
- History
-
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
-
-
- #12
- #51
-
- History
-
QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
-
-
- #20
- #57
-
- History
-
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield
About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
List of 363 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Sheffield - Course Catalogue
Student composition of The University of Sheffield
-
Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philosophy and Art History (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy BA (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 94% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15950 | 108 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Marketing and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 90% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £12500 | 111 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 74% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £19250 | 125 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 91% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23700 | 174 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy/Linguistics (Equal) BA (Hons) | The University of York | 84% | 10% | 8% | £9250 | £23700 | 152 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy and Politics BA/BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | - | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £15950 | 114 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy and Sociology (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 77% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £19500 | 122 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 66% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22680 | 163 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy and History BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | 126 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023