Art History with Psychology BA (Hons)

at New College of the Humanities

In your first year
 

• The Art of the Byzantine World
• Artists and Their Materials
• Introduction to the History of European Art
• Introduction to Psychology
• Developmental & Social Psychology
• Critical Reasoning
• LAUNCH: Introductory Capabilities
   

In your second year
 

• The Industry of Art: Renaissance & Baroque Patrons, Artists,Objects & Consumers
• Theory & Methodology for Art History
   

One course from:

• The City in Contemporary History
• European Painting: Chardin to Matisse
   

Plus:

• Experimental Psychology
• Structure & Function of the Human Brain
• Science Literacy
• LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities
   

In your third year
 

• Art History Dissertation
• Modern Art and Architecture: 1850 to Present*
   

One course from:

• The Art of the Islamic World
• The Elegiac Landscape
   

Plus:

• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Applied Ethics
• LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities

A-level    

• AAB. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by NCH as one of your A-levels.
• Students studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside three A Levels may be eligible for an alternative offer.
   

International Baccalaureate Diploma    

• An overall score of 35 points OR 6, 6, 5 in subjects taken at Higher Level.
• Please note, the overall score of 35 points includes TOK and the Extended Essay, and students must achieve a pass in the IB Diploma for entry to our courses
   

European Baccalaureate    

• 85%.
   

Scottish Higher    

• AABBB. We do not count Highers and Advanced Highers in the same subject.
   

Scottish Advanced Higher    

• AB. We do not count Highers and Advanced Highers in the same subject.
   

Access to HE Diploma    

• 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction: 33 credits. Merit: 12 credits. Pass: 0 credits.
• The Access to HE Diploma will be considered on a case by case basis
   

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma    

• BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are considered on a case by case basis when offered in combination with required A-level 
   

Also required

English language requirements    

• If English is not your native language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English in order to study at the College. We would normally require an IELTS of 6.5 overall (including 6.0 in all four components) or an equivalent qualification. 

Annual tuition fees:    
 

• Home: £9,250
• International: £14,000

As a new degree, the College is yet to have information about graduates of this specific programme, however the combination of our degree and Diploma can genuinely take you anywhere, and you can find details of career paths of our recent graduates here.

The Art History with Psychology BA (Hons) is designed to equip you with the ability to interpret visual communication across the spectrum of formats, and to enhance your understanding and interpretation through the lens of human psychology.
 

This specific combination of subjects will provide who with the skills that are highly valued in a wide range of careers, particularly in the creative industries such as marketing and advertising, as well as the arts and heritage sectors.