BSc Finance

The London School of Economics and Political Science🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Historical & Philosophical Studies
Course Score
A+ /94
Graduate Salary£46,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion96%
Professional Jobs100%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Historical & Philosophical Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£46,000
typical starting salary
£35,000
£65,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Historical & Philosophical Studies graduates nationally earn £20,000£52,000 (1300 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

49%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

🧬 Career Evolution Map

Typical 10-year progression timeline for Historical & Philosophical Studies graduates.

Stage 1
🥚

Finance

Level 1 Form

Finance

Est. Salary£26k - £35k
Experience0 - 3 Years
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Stage 2
🐣

Senior Finance Business Partner

Level 2 Form

Senior Finance Business Partner

Est. Salary£45k - £65k
Experience3 - 7 Years
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Stage 3
🦅

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Level 3 Form

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Est. Salary£80k - £120k+
Experience10+ Years
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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
55%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Administrative occupations
0%

Outcomes

96%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track