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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV15
History and Philosophy
University of ReadingReading, England
3 yearsDuration
£25,850Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) History and Philosophy at University of Reading is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Analyse beliefs and concepts and consider how past societies worked with our BA History and Philosophy. Studying history and philosophy allows you to question your assumptions and trace the origins of modern societies and cultures. Discover a thousand years of history whilst experiencing all the specialist areas on offer at the University of Reading. International tuition fees are £25,850 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Ancient Philosophy and Ideas
Medieval History and Society
Early Modern Europe
Epistemology and Knowledge
British History: Power and Culture
Philosophy of Mind and Logic
Historiography and Historical Method
Contemporary Philosophy and Ethics
UCAS Code:VV15
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB Including grade B in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points Including higher level History or a humanities-based essay subject at grade 5. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,850
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£77,550
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — University of Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,500 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £29,500 | £36,000 |
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
£25,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
87%Learning resources
90%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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