History/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons)
The University of York
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 170 graduates of History/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons) and other courses in History at The University of York 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 York
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 | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £26500 | £33000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £28500 | £21000 - £33000 | £25500 - £44500 |
All History courses of The University of York
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24665 | £22977 | £27916 |
25-75 percentile range | £20654 - £28585 | £17689 - £28975 | £21039 - £36354 |
All History courses in the UK
Course Description
You can choose to focus your studies on specific periods and geographical areas, different types of history (social, political, cultural or intellectual), or different branches of philosophy (from logic and metaphysics, to philosophy of mind, to moral or political philosophy).
You'll normally take about half of your modules in History and half in Philosophy. You have the option to write a historical dissertation in your third year on a particular topic that interests you.
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 York
Current jobs
All courses of The University of York
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All History courses of The University of York
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons) at The University of York
17% | Business and public service associate professionals |
11% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
7% | Administrative occupations |
7% | Elementary occupations |
4% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
4% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
4% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
4% | Caring personal services |
Grading & Study Time
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)
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB-ABB at A Level (preferably including a foreign language) and grade A in the EPQ.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees History/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £23700 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £23700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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 York in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of York in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #8
- #9
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #10
- #11
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #15
- #37
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #16
- #51
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 32 university rankings of The University of York
About The University of York
The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.
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Student composition of The University of York
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of York by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14725
- postgraduates:
- 5975
- Total:
- 20700
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Philosophy (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 82% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £16700 | 115 | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy BA (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 94% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15950 | 108 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 91% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23700 | 174 | Exeter | 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 | |
Politics, Philosophy and Economics with Placement Year BA (Hons) | York St John University | 79% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 102 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 66% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22680 | 163 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Nutrition and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 47% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons) | University of Southampton | 76% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £22300 | 131 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Philosophy with Politics BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 82% | 4% | 8% | £9250 | £23800 | 137 | Egham | 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