Liberal arts-inspired undergraduate programmes in London

Philosophy, Politics & Economics BA (PPE)

Economics major

Philosophy major

Politics major Mariella Hudson English BA with History Dr Joanne Paul BAH, MA, PhD (QMUL) Lecturer in the History of Political Thought

Where your the challenge quick mind you deserve

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The challenge you deserve

New College of the Humanities is a meeting place for quick minds, where dedicated students who are passionate about learning are taught by inspiring academics who are enthusiastic about teaching.

At NCH you will be part of an enriching learning community. Small lecture groups and weekly one-to-one tutorials make for a challenging academic experience within a friendly environment.

You will come face-to-face with world-class academics including Caleb Langkamp Professors Simon Blackburn, Vernon Law LLB Bogdanor, Sir Partha Dasgupta, Daniel C Dennett, Richard Dawkins, A C Grayling and Lawrence Krauss, all of whom both teach and contribute to the creation and development of the curriculum at the College.

3 Our unique curriculum

At NCH, you can choose from three You will combine your degree studies with the Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) College’s broad liberal arts diploma designed to programmes. give you the insights you will need for a fulfilling life. This is a rich mix of Applied Ethics, Logic & These allow you to select one major subject from Critical Thinking, and Science Literacy. Finally, our the three component subjects that make up PPE, Professional Programme will teach you the core skills and to study the other two component subjects as and behaviours which will give you a head start in the minors. In each year of the programme you will study graduate recruitment market. two courses in your major subject and one course in each of your minor subjects. This curriculum provides a unique The College also offers combined honours degrees learning experience and immense with one major and one minor, and a single honours opportunities for individual growth. Law LLB.

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4 Economics major

Programme structure ■ Cosmology, Evolution & Neurobiology The central purpose of the Economics major is ■ The History of Science to help students understand the structures that ■ Professional Programme: Applied Capabilities influence well-being and wealth. The Economics In your third year programmes at the College encourage students to think critically about the building blocks of the ■ Political Economy (30 credits) discipline of Economics, as well as enable them to ■ Economics Dissertation (30 credits) use their knowledge to understand economic events ■ International Organizations: Global & Local and decisions in the real world. (30 credits) The key aims of all Economics programmes at the Plus your choice of one of the following: College are threefold. Firstly, they encourage the ■ Advanced Ethics (30 credits) student to think rigorously about economic theory. ■ Kant to Nietzsche (30 credits) Secondly, they develop his or her quantitative skills ■ in order to engage with the subject as it is commonly Philosophy of Mind & Language (30 credits) practised. Finally, they help the student understand Plus: economic conditions in different institutional, ■ The Good Life, Human Rights & Individual geographic and socioeconomic settings, in which Responsibility process the minor subject is of particular use. ■ Ethics in Public & Professional Life Studying PPE with Economics as your major, you ■ Professional Programme: Applied Capabilities will study two courses in Economics and one course in each of Philosophy and Politics in each year at the College. You will also complete the eight NCH Boris Tankosic Core Courses, including the Professional Programme, Economics BSc with Philosophy & Politics (PPE) which lead to the award of the NCH diploma. In your first year “New College of the Humanities provides an Economics degree ■ Introduction to Economics (30 credits) course which is both challenging ■ Mathematics (15 credits) (half-course) to complete, and also a joy to ■ Statistics for Social Science (15 credits) (half-course) participate in. How often can you have both an invigorating ■ Ethics (30 credits) discussion concerning the ■ Modern Political Thought (30 credits) country’s economic structuring and a casual chat ■ Critical Reasoning regarding your favourite TV show with your own tutor? ■ Critical Thinking NCH encourages teacher and student to push each other so that one can benefit from the other. However ■ Professional Programme: Introductory Capabilities the fantastic student-teacher relationship is only the In your second year tip of the iceberg of what is offered by the economics undergraduate programme at New College of the ■ International Development (30 credits) Humanities. The environment encourages debate Plus your choice of one from the following courses: and conversation and I can honestly say that studying ■ Microeconomics (30 credits) economics at New College of the Humanities is fun.” ■ Macroeconomics (30 credits)

Plus: Depending upon faculty availability, programmes and courses may be subject ■ Modern Philosophy (30 credits) to change. All programme structures are subject to confirmation in the Programme Specifications to be published by New College of the Humanities. ■ Old Powers, New Powers: Imperialism, Colonialism & the Modern State (30 credits) 5 John Tsopanis Alex Pluthero Economics BSc with Philosophy Economics BSc & Politics (PPE)

Dr Marianna Koli BSc, MSc, PhD (Manchester) Head of Faculty & Senior Lecturer in Economics

Dr Marianna Koli Development Economists at postgraduate level. Marianna is Head of Faculty and Senior Lecturer She was educated at the University of Manchester, in Economics at New College of the Humanities. where she earned a BSc in International She joined the College from the University of Management, an MSc in Economics with Birmingham, where she was a Teaching Fellow Distinction, and a PhD in Development Policy and in the Department of Economics, lecturing Management. She has been heavily involved in in Development Economics, Statistics and student support activities throughout her career. Quantitative Methods. Previously, she spent five She has also previously worked for the United years as Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University Nations Economic Commission for Latin America of Manchester, where she lectured in Statistics for and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Mexico City.

6 Philosophy major

Alex Pluthero Programme structure In your third year Economics BSc Studying Philosophy as your major, you will Your choice of one of the following courses: investigate questions of ethics and political ■ Advanced Ethics (30 credits) philosophy through the works of Plato, Aristotle, ■ Hume, Kant, and Mill. You will also consider Kant to Nietzsche (30 credits) questions about mind and world and the limits of ■ Philosophy of Mind & Language (30 credits) human knowledge through the works of Descartes Plus: and the Empiricists, and take a course in logic ■ Philosophy Dissertation (30 credits) starting with rules of good reasoning and truth- ■ International Organizations: Global & Local preserving patterns of argument. In later years, you (30 credits) engage with ancient philosophy, metaphysics, and choose from a range of options: advanced ethics, ■ Political Economy (30 credits) philosophy of mind and language, and a course on ■ The Good Life, Human Rights & Individual Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche. Responsibility You will study two courses in Philosophy and one ■ Ethics in Public & Professional Life course in each of Politics and Economics in each year ■ Professional Programme: Applied Capabilities of study at NCH. You will also complete the eight NCH Core Courses, including the Professional Programme, which lead to the award of the NCH diploma. In your first year Joshua Casson Economics BSc with Philosophy and Politics (PPE) ■ Ethics (30 credits) ■ Logic: Formal & Philosophical (30 credits) “Philosophy has proved enormously beneficial to me ■ Modern Political Thought (30 credits) throughout my first year, and ■ Introduction to Economics (30 credits) I am glad that I chose it as my ■ Critical Reasoning minor subject. From studying the inner workings of quasi-realism, ■ Critical Thinking to whether J S Mill is consistent ■ Professional Programme: Introductory Capabilities across his works, the modules have opened my eyes to different ideas and have challenged me to look at the In your second year world from a critical viewpoint.” ■ Modern Philosophy (30 credits) Your choice of one of the following courses: ■ Ancient Philosophy (30 credits) ■ Metaphysics (30 credits) Plus: ■ Old Powers, New Powers: Imperialism, Colonialism & the Modern State (30 credits) ■ International Development (30 credits) ■ Cosmology, Evolution & Neurobiology ■ The History of Science Depending upon faculty availability, programmes and courses may be subject to change. All programme structures are subject to confirmation in the ■ Professional Programme: Applied Capabilities Programme Specifications to be published by New College of the Humanities.

7 Charlie Evans Economics BSc with Philosophy & Politics (PPE) Thomas Schafranek Philosophy BA with Economics & Politics (PPE)

Amalia Mytilineou Professor Vernon Bogdanor CBE, FBA English BA BA, MA (Oxon) Professor of Politics

Professor Vernon Bogdanor CBE, FBA an adviser to a number of governments, including Vernon is a Visiting Professor of Politics at New those of Albania, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Israel, Mauritius and Slovakia. College of the Humanities. He is also Research Professor at the Institute of Contemporary History, In 2008, he was awarded the Sir Isaiah Berlin King’s College, London. Award by the Political Studies Association for Lifetime Contribution to Political Studies. In 2009 He was formerly Professor of Government at he was made a Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur Oxford University for many years. He is a Fellow by President Sarkozy. He is an Honorary Fellow of of the British Academy, Honorary Fellow of the Queen’s College, Oxford, an Honorary DLitt of the Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, and a Fellow University of Kent, and an Honorary Bencher of of the Academy of the Social Sciences. He has been Middle Temple. 8 Politics major

Programme structure In your third year The study of Politics as your major comprises Your choice of one from the following courses: political theory looking at normative questions, ■ Advanced Ethics (30 credits) and political science looking at the organisation of ■  government. Political preference formation then Kant to Nietzsche (30 credits) fosters understanding of resource distribution and ■ Philosophy of Mind & Language (30 credits) value allocation. Plus: You will study two courses in Politics and one course ■ International Organizations: Global & Local in each of Philosophy and Economics in each year of (30 credits) study at NCH. You will also complete the eight NCH ■ Political Economy (30 credits) Core Courses, including the Professional Programme, ■ Politics Dissertation (30 credits) which lead to the award of the NCH diploma. ■ The Good Life, Human Rights & Individual In your first year Responsibility ■ Introduction to Concepts & Methods of Political ■ Ethics in Public & Professional Life Science (30 credits) ■ Professional Programme: Applied Capabilities ■ Modern Political Thought (30 credits) ■ Introduction to Economics (30 credits) ■ Ethics (30 credits) Cymbreley Wong ■ Critical Reasoning Politics & International Relations BSc

■ Critical Thinking “Studying Politics and International ■ Professional Programme: Introductory Capabilities Relations at NCH is a unique and rewarding learning experience. In your second year Each week I have one-to-one ■ Old Powers, New Powers: Imperialism, Colonialism tutorials which I look forward & the Modern State (30 credits) to with relish as they allow me to question my ideas with my ■ The European Union in the World (30 credits) tutor and for those views to be ■ Modern Philosophy (30 credits) challenged. In these exchanges I gain an even better ■ International Development (30 credits) grasp of my subject area and a more personal insight. NCH has made me become a more inquisitive and curious ■ Cosmology, Evolution & Neurobiology student. I was particularly drawn to NCH because of its ■ The History of Science liberal arts style programme and having applied to a ■ Professional Programme: Applied Capabilities number of US universities, I found NCH offered this to me right in the heart of London. There is time to participate in a variety of talks and discussions with Visiting Professors and leading experts, and to enjoy all aspects of student life. I particularly enjoy the support I receive to continue my passion for playing lacrosse.”

Depending upon faculty availability, programmes and courses may be subject to change. All programme structures are subject to confirmation in the Programme Specifications to be published by New College of the Humanities.

9 Te Manu Boynton Dr Brian Ball Politics & International Relations BSc BA (McGill), BPhil, DPhil (Oxon) with Economics & Philosophy (PPE) Lecturer in Philosophy Joshua Casson Economics BSc with Philosophy & Politics (PPE)

Dr Brian Ball “The tutorial teaching offered at New College of the stretched beyond what they would achieve solely Humanities provides an opportunity for students to on the basis of their own independent study, or by make their best effort to address an issue in their attending lectures. chosen field of study, and then get detailed and “The result is a kind of intellectual apprenticeship, individual feedback on that effort from an expert which might not be achieved elsewhere until graduate in the area, typically in the form of suggestions studies, if at all; and it leaves students with an for further improvement. Students are accordingly exceptionally high level of knowledge and skill.”

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How many students will be in Economics faculty my degree classes? ■ Dr Marianna Koli BSc, MSc, PhD ■ Mr Masud Ally BA, MLitt, MSc One-to-one tutorials: 1 ■ Dr Melania Nica MA, MSc, MRes, PhD Small group tutorials: 2 – 4 ■ Dr Mike Peacey BSc, MA, PhD Lectures: 20 – 60 ■ Dr Georgios Zouros BSc, MSc, PhD How will I be taught? Philosophy faculty ■ Dr Naomi Goulder BA, MA, PhD Lectures start from central texts and problems, and ■ Dr Brian Ball BA, BPhil, DPhil provide an overview of topics that will be discussed ■ Professor A C Grayling MA, DPhil, FRSL, FRSA in more detail in other parts of the programme. ■ Dr David Mitchell BA, MA, DPhil, MSc They are designed to enable independent reading ■ Dr Christoph Schuringa BA, PhD and research and to encourage lively, structured ■ Dr Ioannis Votsis BA, PhD discussion in one-to-one tutorials and groups. Politics faculty In one-to-one tutorials, you will receive detailed ■ Dr Diana Bozhilova AKC, BA, PhD feedback on your weekly essays. Tutorials also ■ Dr Olly Ayers BA, PhD provide an opportunity for ideas and arguments to ■ Dr Pablo Calderon Martinez BA, MSc, PhD be approached from new angles, and to consolidate ■ Dr Joanne Paul BAH, MA, PhD and review what has gone before. Visiting Professors NCH students experience over 13.5 hours per week ■ Professor Simon Blackburn of timetabled contact time with academics each ■ Professor Vernon Bogdanor CBE, FBA week. According to the HEPI 2014 Student Academic ■ Professor Richard Dawkins Experience Survey, students of humanities and social ■ Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta sciences at Russell Group universities experience on ■ Professor Daniel C Dennett average 9.85 contact hours per week. ■ Professor Rebecca Goldstein ■ Professor Nicholas Humphrey Weekly contact hours ■ Professor Lawrence Krauss ■ Professor Simon May 6 hours of interactive degree lectures ■ Professor Christopher Peacocke 1 one hour one-to-one tutorial ■ Professor Steven Pinker 1 one hour small group tutorial Entry requirements 1.5 hours of seminars for the Professional NCH admissions tutors don’t just look at exam grades. Programme Instead they look primarily at the individual. Written 2 hours of lectures in the Core Courses work samples and references are critical for assessing your potential to flourish in our rigorous academic 2 hours of Professorial lectures environment. We also place importance on meeting = 13.5 contact hours per week on average candidates in person at open days and interviews. Independent study Many of our successful candidates achieve AAA A-level grades, 36 points in the IB Diploma. However, we You will also undertake independent study and have accepted candidates with AAB and ABB A-level research individually and in groups. grades on the basis that we believe in their potential, In your third-year dissertation you will engage in a which might not have been reflected in their one-off sustained piece of independent research under the performance in an exam. guidance of a supervisor. Applicants for the Economics major should have taken A-level Mathematics, IB Mathematics or equivalent; other Mathematics qualifications can be considered. Loving student life

Here at New College of the Humanities we believe that an active social life is an integral part of your higher education. So whether you want to make new friends, try new sports, explore London, or learn a new skill, our social events will help you get the most out of your time with us – there really is something for everyone. Freshers’ Week will be your first introduction to everything on offer. NCH Student Union The NCH Student Union (NCHSU) is a buzzing and vibrant student-led organisation at the heart of the NCH student experience. The NCHSU exists to promote the opinions of all students, ensuring that all voices are heard and represented. It also plans social and extra-curricular activities and provides support to student clubs and societies. Student Central NCH students can also become members of Student Central, the hub for student activities and parties for the whole of the University of London, meaning you become part of a network of over 100,000 students in London. Societies Here at New College of the Humanities, societies provide you with opportunities to write, create, perform, debate, appreciate and celebrate a wide variety of interests. Among our most active societies are: Bedfellows: the NCH drama society, Philosophy Society, Anchor: a student news and opinion newspaper, Finance Society, Debating Society, Art Society, Music Society, SOBER (Society of Beer Enthusiasts and Rascals), NCH Politics Society and the NCH Model United Nations. Sports Clubs Whether you are a participant or a supporter, there are plenty of opportunities to get passionate about sport at New College of the Humanities. Our most popular clubs include badminton, basketball, cricket, football, rugby, real tennis, skiing and tennis, and the annual football tournament in which each faculty fields a team is a highlight of the fixtures calendar.

12 Your brilliant career starts here

As a graduate of the NCH undergraduate programme At New College of the Humanities, we will also in Philosophy, Politics & Economics you will have work with you on a one-to-one basis to ensure that a good intellectual and cultural basis for careers in you are successful after graduation. Whether you areas such as academia, journalism, politics, and the decide to start a new career, a business, or go into creative industries. postgraduate study in the UK or abroad, the College’s Taught alongside your degree, the Professional Director of Professional Development will work with Programme will give you an understanding of you to identify a professional or academic future that balance sheets, marketing, negotiation, research, matches your ambitions and strengths, and prepare and strategy, and help you to develop winning you for success after graduation. behaviours including teamwork, networking, and problem-solving, to make you a more desirable applicant in the graduate recruitment market.

Ms Swatee Jasoria BSc, MA (Sheffield), Juris Doctor (Rutgers) Director of Professional Development

George Linfield English BA with History

Paul Munce, Managing Partner, Maher Bird Associates “MBA have had the pleasure of working with a number of NCH students. We have been impressed by their energy, diligence and unique viewpoints towards challenging advertising briefs. The skills instilled by the Professional Programme were clearly evident in the students, who approached the working environment in a professional, yet natural fashion. We look forward to welcoming NCH students again in the future.” 13 The best courses and lecturers

Your Qualifications New College of the Humanities’ degrees have been designed and created by the College’s world-class professors and faculty. The courses reflect their areas of expertise and research interests, meaning that they are strongly engaged with the material that they Dr Olly Ayers will teach you, and there may be opportunities for BA (Manchester), students to participate in active research. PhD (Kent) Lecturer in Modern In the case of PPE, you will benefit from a curriculum International History that has been overseen and advocated by esteemed professors such as Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, BSc (Delhi), BA, MA, PhD (Cantab), FBA, FAAAS, Professor Vernon Bogdanor CBE, BA, MA (Oxon), FBA, and Professor A C Grayling MA, DPhil (Oxon) FRSL, FRSA. The Philosophy with Politics & Economics programmes have been developed and will be delivered by NCH. The programmes have been validated by Southampton Solent University as being of an appropriate standard and quality to lead to the Southampton Solent University awards of the Philosophy with Politics & Economics BA (Hons). To reflect the greater richness of your studies and the additional Core Courses and Professional Programme that you study at the College, you will be awarded the NCH diploma in addition to your degree. The Diploma sets you apart from other graduates by marking the greater breadth of your education at the College.

Dr Olly Ayers “From a lecturer’s perspective, NCH is a unique place to research and teach. Getting to know our students so well makes it tremendously rewarding as we see them grow during their studies, both as budding scholars in their own right and as people.

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New College of the Humanities was recognised for delivering the best university course and having the best lecturers in the UK at the 2015 WhatUni? Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs). NCH beat over 110 universities and undergraduate colleges across the UK to win the category for Best Course and Lecturers. The College was also nominated, and came fourth, in the category for University of the Year, and also featured in the top 20 in the categories for job prospects, student support, city life, and university facilities. The WUSCAs are based entirely on students’ reviews of their university experience. You can read our students reviews and the rankings at whatuni.com.

Marius Sheldon History BA with Economics

“For their part, our students clearly thrive from being challenged and supported in equal measure in an environment which is academically rigorous and intellectually ambitious, but also personal and friendly.”

15 “An advanced education in the humanities focuses on enquiry and shared exploration of ideas and theories, the past, creative works and the texts that embody them, which together constitute the great conversation of mankind. The tutorial method is the gold standard of a humanities education, and provides the deepest insights together with the sharpening of intellectual skills whose attainment is the aim of a higher education. We offer an outstanding intellectual experience and undergraduate education. Your three years at the College will not only be stimulating and a great start to your career, but also memorable and fun.” Professor A C Grayling Master of New College of the Humanities

Where quick minds The Registry 19 Bedford Square This document is prepared ahead of the academic period to which it London WC1B 3HH relates in order that potential applicants can have an overview of the programme for which they are applying. As a result, some changes United Kingdom are inevitable, such as courses being amended or fees that students are required to pay increasing. NCH reserves the right to make such www.NCHum.org alterations and amendments. The information this document contains is correct at the date of publication (July 2015). [email protected] © New College of the Humanities 2015 +44 (0)20 7637 4550 July 2015