Philosophy, Politics & Economics BA (Economics major)

at New College of the Humanities

In your first year
 

• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Ethics
• International Relations: Theory and Practice
   

Plus:

• The NCH Diploma
• Critical Reasoning
• LAUNCH: Introductory Capabilities
   

In your second year

TWO courses from:

• Microeconomics I
• Macroeconomics I
• Econometrics I
   

And TWO course from:

• Microeconomics II

Or:

• Microeconomics II
• Macroeconomics II
• Econometrics II
• Economic Development
   

One course in each of Philosophy and Politics:

• Early Modern Philosophy (Advanced)
• Old Powers, New Powers: Imperialism, Colonialism and the Modern State
   

Plus:

• The NCH Diploma
• Science Literacy
• LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities
   

In your third year

Select THREE of the following:

• Industrial Organisation
• Economics of Education
• Economics of Financial Crises
• Global Economic Policy
   

ONE of the following four options:

• Finance I

And:

• Finance II

Or:

• Research Design

And:

• Dissertation (Economics)

Or:

• Quantitative Research Methods I

And:

• Quantitative Research Methods II
   

Plus ONE of the following Philosophy courses:

• Aesthetics
   

Courses
 

• Political Philosophy (NCHPH628)
   

One course in Politics:

• International Organisations: Global and Local
   

Plus:

• 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