UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV51

History and Philosophy

Name: History and Philosophy
Price: 9535 GBP
Availability: InStock

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, England

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3 yearsDuration

£26,800Per Year (Intl)

£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary

94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) History and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This joint degree combines two interconnected disciplines; your philosophy studies will complement your study of History by providing you with a deeper understanding of fields such as politics, literature and art. You will spend time critically inquiring into questions that are fundamental to our understanding of politics and ethics, of art and culture, of our relationship to our past and future, and of our connection to the natural world, whilst satisfying your curiosity about the past, acquiring understanding of specific periods and problems, and making discoveries. Studying History is ex... International tuition fees are £26,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Philosophical Thought

Ancient and Medieval History

Philosophy of Ethics and Politics

Early Modern European History

Epistemology and the Philosophy of Mind

Modern History and Historiography

Aesthetics and Philosophy of Culture

Contemporary History and Global Politics

UCAS Code:VV51

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5 at Higher Level OR a minimum of 32 points overall

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	7	5.5
PTE Academic	61	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£27,000	£30,000
3 years	£21,000	£25,500	£30,500
5 years	£25,000	£31,000	£40,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£25,500

UK average

£27,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary

This course

£31,000

UK average

£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working

11%Studying

12%Work & Study

6%Seeking Work

44%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

89%

Overall

Teaching on my course

94%

Learning opportunities

88%

Assessment and feedback

84%

Academic support

95%

Organisation and management

87%

Learning resources

90%

Student voice

83%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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