Philosophy with Data Science BA (Hons)

at New College of the Humanities

In your first year
 

• Ethics
• Early Modern Philosophy
• Logic: Formal & Philosophical
• Programming with Data (NCHDS441)
• Foundations of Data Science (NCHDS442)
• The NCH Diploma
• Critical Reasoning
• LAUNCH: Introductory Capabilities
   

In your second year
 

• Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (NCHPH513)
• Ancient Philosophy (NCHPH530)
• Metaphysics (NCHPH515)
• AI & Data Ethics (UG)
• Principles of Machine Learning
• The NCH Diploma
• Science Literacy
• LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities
   

In your third year
 

• Philosophy Dissertation
   

Two courses from:

• Advanced Ethics
• Aesthetics
• Kant and Post-Kantian Philosophy (NCHPH659)
• Political Philosophy (NCHPH628)
• Philosophy of Mind & Language (NCHPH633)
   

Plus:

• Philosophy Dissertation
• Natural Language Processing (NCHDS681)
• Minds & Machines (NCHDS682)
• The NCH Diploma
• 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

The Philosophy with Data Science BA (Hons) is a new and innovative undergraduate degree designed to equip you with a combination of communications, critical thinking and technological expertise that is increasingly desirable across a very broad range of sectors including financial services, journalism, marketing, creative industries, civil service, politics and think tanks, to name but a few.
 

Your degree and Diploma from NCH can take you anywhere. Career paths of a few recent graduates of the Philosophy major at NCH London include: 

Jamie (Philosophy, 2015) graduated with a place at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, where he qualified as an accountant and progressed to the role of Audit & Accounts Senior. Frankie (Philosophy, 2015) is an Analyst at Kirkoswald Capital Partners. Raphael (Philosophy, 2015) is a trainee solicitor at Shearman Sterling LLP. 
 

Miles (2016) started at CRBE as a Business Analyst after graduating and is currently Global Business Manager at CBRE. Matthew (2016) took an MSc Public Policy & Administration at the LSE and is now Coordinator For International Relations at the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services, Israel. Meanwhile Thomas (Philosophy, 2016) is working on grass-roots educational projects in Athens. 
 

Salisa (2017) is currently a Civil Servant at the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales.
 

Ruth (BA (Hons) Philosophy with Politics & International Relations 2018) is currently Policy Consultant & Researcher for Independent Higher Education.
 

Iona (BA (Hons) Philosophy with Economics 2019) graduated with a place on the Civil Service Fast Stream and is currently Rough Sleeping Policy Adviser at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Val (BA (Hons) Philosophy with English, 2019) is currently studying for her Masters in Philosophy at the University of Oxford.