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BA History and Philosophy

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
History and Philosophy
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U12-HISPHI
Median salary
£27,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 80%
  • Learning opportunities: 79%
  • Assessment and feedback: 81%
  • Academic support: 96%
  • Organisation and management: 79%
  • Learning resources: 86%
  • Student voice: 72%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 25%
  • Working and studying: 25%
  • Further study: 20%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Customer service occupations: 10%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 7%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 4%
  • South East: 1%
  • South West: 1%
  • Scotland: 81%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA History and Philosophy at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for History.

What do graduates of BA History and Philosophy at University of Stirling do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA History and Philosophy at University of Stirling?

80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA History and Philosophy at University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.

Does BA History and Philosophy at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA History and Philosophy at University of Stirling?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.