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Postgraduate Prospectus
Welcome A postgraduate degree from NCH London is an exciting step in both your academic and career path. As a student at NCH, you’ll gain professional skills and become part of a global network, while being taught by leading academics. Our innovative and challenging postgraduate programmes include a mix of traditional humanities and sciences and cutting edge courses at their intersections. Each programme is designed to challenge, stimulate and inspire. Postgraduate study at NCH encourages the development of advanced skills in critical questioning, information gathering, synthesis and analysis, and oral and written communication. Our location in London gives students access to some of the finest research resources in Europe as well as the enormous breadth of discussions groups and academic societies that the capital city has to offer.
Inside 03 Welcome 05 Our teaching 06 Our global perspective 07 Graduate Route UK Work Visa 09 Our learning environment 11 Our sustainable campus 12 Libraries & study spaces 14 M Sc Responsible Artificial Intelligence 16 M Sc Computer Science (Software Development)
18 MSc Digital Politics & Sustainability 20 MA Philosophy 22 MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence 24 MS Project Management 26 L LB (Hons) Law with International Legal Studies (Senior Status) 28 M Sc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 30 Careers Advice
31 Employability 32 Student Support and Development 34 London Life 35 NCH Student Union 37 Accommodation 38 Our location 40 How to apply 41 Entry requirements 42 Qualifications and Visas 43 Fees & Funding 3
A D E G R E E O F E XC E L L E N C E
Our teaching
New College of the Humanities (NCH) has earned a reputation as an academic institution that is leading the way in UK higher education. Our students have enquiring minds and a passion for learning. Teaching is delivered by experienced and enthusiastic faculty with an emphasis on interaction and a personalised approach. NCH classes allow everyone the chance to participate and thrive. Each of our programmes of study is designed to give you academic rigour and fulfilment, and to challenge your thinking as you are introduced to new concepts and methods. NCH’s range of innovative and challenging degree programmes has been designed and created by the College’s faculty. The degree programmes reflect their areas of expertise and research interests, meaning that they are strongly engaged with the material that they teach, and there may be opportunities for students to participate in active research.
Discover NCH degree programmes nchlondon.ac.uk/postgraduate
“NCH was definitely the best fit for me. Coming from a large university in my undergrad, I much prefer the small scale approach to my courses as I am able to communicate effectively with my colleagues and professors. With tutorials with my professors and small group seminars, the College shows that it really cares about students’ education and understanding of course material.” ED (LLB Senior Status, year 1)
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A DEGREE OF OPPORTUNITY
Our global perspective By coming to study at NCH you will embrace a global mindset from day one, integrating yourself into our diverse international student body, with NCH and Northeastern University students sharing our Devon House campus. NCH is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. A highly ranked teaching and research institution, Northeastern University has campuses in Boston, Charlotte, Oakland, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto and Vancouver. This gives NCH a truly international outlook, while retaining its academic independence as a UK higher education provider.
The opportunity to study and socialise within this diverse community offers exciting international networking opportunities and experiences.
Graduate Route work visa for the UK NCH students who successfully complete an NCH degree at masters level with a track record of compliance will be eligible to apply for a Graduate Route visa to work in the UK. Successful applicants on this route will be able to stay and work, or look for work, in the UK at any skill level for a maximum period of two years.
TERM DATES Michaelmas Term Freshers’ Week & Welcome Week begin: Monday 19 September 2022 Teaching starts: Monday 26 September Reading Week: Monday 7 – Friday 11 November Term ends: Friday 16 December 2022 Hilary Term Teaching begins: Monday 9 January 2023 Reading week: Monday 20 – Friday 24 February Term ends: Friday 31 March Trinity term Term begins: Monday 24 April Term ends: Friday 16 June
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A D E G R E E O F I N N O VAT I O N
Our brand-new, state-of-the-art learning environment In September 2021, NCH moved to Devon House, a brand-new campus in the heart of London. Devon House offers vibrant and impressive state-of-the-art facilities for students and staff. The innovative and modifiable space includes classrooms, tutorial rooms, seminar and event spaces, as well as communal social areas, and quiet study spaces with WiFi throughout the building. There are also coffee and tea areas, study pods, showers, multi-faith rooms, and support rooms. The entire campus is extremely welcoming to all, with excellent accessibility and support, including lifts, wide entry points, adaptable furniture, and hearing loops. Our ventilation and air-filtration system is similar to those used in hospital settings, providing enhanced protection for our community.
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Devon House is situated at the heart of historic St Katharine Docks, just a few minutes’ walk from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and enjoys stunning river views with terraces and open areas surrounded by dozens of restaurants, cafes, bars, and a leisure marina, all part of a dynamic waterside community. Our location is also right on the doorstep of the City, London’s Central Business District, a worldwide centre for commerce and innovation. Home to the Stock Exchange and the Bank of England, as well as finance and commerce sectors, the law profession, cultural organisations, creative businesses, and digital and technology firms – the City offers opportunities for work experience, internships, and part-time student employment.
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A DEGREE OF MINDFULNESS
Our sustainable campus NCH is committed to creating a sustainable campus at Devon House. See how we’ve accomplished this so far: CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES • F urniture and joinery sourced from local UK manufacturers, keeping our carbon footprint as low as possible. • W all panel fabrics created entirely from post-consumer recycled plastic from the SEAQUAL INITIATIVE, designed to combat marine plastic pollution and achieve a waste free environment. • C lassroom flooring is carbon neutral across its lifespan with more than 80% recycled and bio-based content. • A ll pinnable surfaces consist of 91% natural materials and are manufactured solely using renewable energy sources. • Reducing our environmental impact with intelligent lighting control systems. • Campus recycling programme aims to recycling 100% of the building’s waste.
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A DEGREE OF ENRICHMENT
Libraries & study spaces London is one of the best places to study in the world, home to world-class academic institutions, discussion groups, research libraries, archives, galleries, theatres, and museums. You’ll find everything you need to enrich your academic studies.
The library provides the resources and services which enable students to ignite interests, spark creativity, and forge new discoveries. The library is available 24/7 so students can study whenever it suits them.
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and gives access to the world’s most comprehensive research collection. The library provides information services to academic, business, research, and scientific communities.
NCH students have full access to the digital resources available from Northeastern University’s Library. Northeastern leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. Resources include over 800,000 e-books and over 100,000 electronic journals.
BRITISH LIBRARY
NCH students can browse the collection of over 170 million items includes artefact from every age of written civilisation. The library also keeps the nation’s archive of printed and digital publications, adding around three million new items to the collection every year. The British Library is a brilliant place for research, inspiration, and enjoyment. There are open spaces available to all and reading rooms accessible to those who have a free reader pass. www.bl.uk/visit/reading-rooms
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CITY OF LONDON RESEARCH AND LENDING LIBRARIES The City of London’s lending libraries include Barbican Library, Shoe Lane Library, and Artizan Street Library and Community Centre. There is free membership for all three locations. In addition, students enjoy access to the City of London’s research libraries: Guildhall Library, the London Metropolitan Archives, and City Business Library. The College’s students have access to all facilities offered at these libraries, including study space, WiFi, and printing.
SENATE HOUSE LIBRARY Located at Senate House in Bloomsbury, the library is the central library for the University of London and the School of Advanced Study. One of the UK’s largest academic libraries for arts, humanities & social sciences with two million books, 1,800 archival collections, and 50 special collections. www.senatehouselibrary.ac.uk
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MSC RESPONSIBLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Award MSc Responsible Artificial Intelligence
MSC RESPONSIBLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
MSc Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Study mode Full-time (FT) or part-time (PT)
Start date 19 September 2022 Annual tuition fees Home: £11,000 (FT) £5,500 (PT) International: £14,000 (FT) £7,000 (PT) Funding Home: Postgraduate loan available For full course details please visit our website nchlondon.ac.uk/ responsible-ai 14
CAREER OUTCOMES
• T his programme can function as a conversion Masters and requires no academic background in Philosophy or Computing.
The MSc Responsible Artificial Intelligence is designed to produce graduates who are equipped to succeed in crossfunctional roles increasingly required by the technology and public sector worldwide.
• C omprises eight courses of which six develop skills in Computer and Data Science and two explore ethical and philosophical considerations, culminating with the creation of a data driven dissertation.
Location Devon House, central London
Duration One year (FT) or two years (PT)
KEY FEATURES
The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expanding exponentially as a result of technological advances in software, hardware, and algorithmic techniques. As a result, there is an emerging need for these technologies to be further informed by ethical and political considerations. In a world where AI prevails, organisations will increasingly require graduates who combine expertise in the development and implementation of machine learning applications with a keen understanding of societal and ethical considerations, and the ability to communicate. The MSc Responsible Artificial Intelligence addresses this need for interdisciplinary engagement by teaching students the computational and programming techniques that underpin contemporary AI, while providing a philosophical grounding in the field.
• S tudents will learn and practice a variety of programming functions using Python, NumPy, and Pandas, applying the concepts of data science, program design, machine learning and natural language processing. • D evelops strong understanding of data science techniques that underpin advances in machine learning and natural language processing. • B uilds a critical and practical understanding of how philosophical thought is beneficial to the development of AI and the ethical use of data. • P roduces graduates who are proficient in designing and implementing data-driven and machine learning applications, using state of the art software, techniques and algorithms. • A ssessed through programming assignments, projects and a dissertation. Students are also encouraged to create an online portfolio to showcase their skills and interest to support their career aspirations.
In addition to their degree, students of the MSc Responsible Artificial Intelligence have access to personalized guidance to help clarify and create practical plans to achieve career aspirations. In addition, they enjoy opportunities to network with our partner-employers in the technology and public sector, while studying just minutes from both London’s Central Business District and East London Tech City.
• O ffers the opportunity to stay and work in the UK for up to two years after graduation via the Graduate Route Post Study Work Visa. • U nlocks alumni discount for further educational programmes across the Northeastern University global campus network.
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MSC COMPUTER SCIENCE (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)
Award MSc Digital Politics and Sustainable Development Location Devon House, central London Study mode Full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) Duration One year (FT) or two years (PT) Start date 19 September 2022 Annual tuition fees Home: £11,000 (FT), £5,500 (PT) International: £23,000 (FT), £11,500 (PT) Funding Home: Postgraduate loan available International: Scholarships of up to £1,500 available
MSC COMPUTER SCIENCE (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)
MSc Computer Science (Software Development) Designed to prepare graduates for a multitude of careers in the technology sector, our MSc Computer Science (Software Development) builds upon the established MS Computer Science (MSCS) offered by the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University. Students on the programme acquire advanced software development skills combined with key competencies in the application of algorithmic and theoretical computer science principles to solve wide ranging problems.
KEY FEATURES
CAREER OUTCOMES
• E xplores wide-ranging disciplines including programming, design, algorithms, software engineering, data management, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The MSc Computer Science (Software Development) is designed to produce graduates who are equipped to succeed in a variety of technology sector jobs including Computer Consultant, Software Engineer, and Software Developer.
• D elivers practical experience in deploying tools and techniques across a variety of applications areas including software development, website, mobile and scalable systems. • I ncorporates three individual software development projects which challenge students to develop and defend a solution to a substantial real world problem by applying the state-of-the-art techniques and tools they have studied. • P rovides an opportunity for students to pursue an interdisciplinary project in digital humanities and computer or data, under the joint supervision of academic advisors from each discipline. • E xtends opportunities for students to network with our partneremployers in the technology and public sector, while studying just minutes from both London’s Central Business District and East London Tech City. • O ffers the opportunity to stay and work in the UK for up to two years after graduation via the Graduate Route Post Study Work Visa. • U nlocks alumni discount for further educational programmes across the Northeastern University global campus network.
In addition to their degree, students of the MSc Computer Science (Software Development) have access to personalised guidance to help clarify and create practical plans to achieve career aspirations. In addition, they enjoy opportunities to network with our partneremployers in the technology and public sector, while studying just minutes from both London’s Central Business District and East London Tech City.
For full course details please visit our website nchlondon.ac.uk/ computer-science
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MSC DIGITAL POLITICS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Award MSc Digital Politics and Sustainable Development
MSC DIGITAL POLITICS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
MSc Digital Politics and Sustainable Development
Location Devon House, Study mode Full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) 19 September 2022 Annual tuition fees Home: £11,000 (FT) £5,500 (PT) International: £14,000 (FT) £7,000 (PT) Funding Home: Postgraduate loan available For full course details please visit our website nchlondon.ac.uk/ digital-politics
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CAREER OUTCOMES
• E xamines contemporary, real-world problems and their solutions, studying trends and debates around the politics of global digital technology, and the social, political, and ethical dimensions of emerging technologies, including AI.
MSc Digital Politics & Sustainable Development prepares graduates to step into decision-making and leadership roles in government, international and regional organisations, NGOs, thinktanks, consultancies and private sector companies that engage with issues such as sustainable development, cyber security, the digital economy, internet governance, policy analysis, risk analysis and risk management, forecasting and prediction.
• D raws on environmental history; the history of political thought; green political theory; political science; and theories and practices of international relations to understand sustainability as both a domestic and international problem.
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KEY FEATURES
Explore the increasingly urgent phenomena of social activism, fake news, cybercrime, AI, and sustainability within a rewarding and professionally salient masters degree. Drawing on politics, philosophy, and computer science, this compelling interdisciplinary degree addresses new global frontiers facing political and business leaders. Students develop applied skills in political risk analysis and assessment; digital transition management, including green politics, biopolitics, and digital politics; sustainable development; as well as traditional and non-traditional security. Core courses in both green and digital politics engage with processes underpinning current and future power shifts in IR. The emphasis on digital technologies and sustainability advances understanding of governance, policy, and process in a changing global environment.
• E ngages with topics linked to human security such as minority rights, terrorism, migration, poverty, disease, organised and cybercrime as international issues. • D evelops awareness and understanding of the different theories of sustainability and development, security, digital transition, and global citizenship in contemporary global politics. • T he Extended Dissertation enables students to deepen their understanding of a particular area of international politics, political science, or political theory. • P roduces graduates who can carry out complex research, including information gathering, critical questioning and reasoning, synthesis and analysis, with written and oral skills necessary for successful presentation and reporting. • O ffers the opportunity to stay and work in the UK for up to two years after graduation via the Graduate Route Post Study Work Visa. • U nlocks alumni discount for further educational programmes across the Northeastern University global campus network.
“Studying the MSc in Digital Politics and Sustainable Development at NCH has been fascinating. The academic staff are excellent, and the course is perfect for those wishing to study current affairs and developments in international politics, in the context of the increasingly digitised age.” BC (MSc Digital Politics & Sustainable Development, full time) 19
MA PHILOSOPHY
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MA PHILOSOPHY
MA Philosophy
MA Philosophy Location Devon House, central London Study mode Full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) Duration One year (FT) or two years (PT) Start date 19 September 2022 Annual tuition fees Home: £11,000 (FT)
The MA Philosophy provides a rigorous and wide-ranging programme of study in philosophy, relevant to both those seeking to consolidate prior knowledge of the subject, and those who are new to it. The MA Philosophy consists of two compulsory courses alongside a selection of optional historic and thematic courses and culminates in a dissertation on a philosophical topic of your choice The compulsory courses are designed to engage students with classic philosophy texts and debates and to develop in them the research, speaking, and writing skills that underpin a career in philosophy and (more generally) support an informed, reflective and thoughtful approach to life. Each optional course surveys a different area of philosophy, with students encouraged to specialise further within each course through choice from assignment topics and support through associated tutorials.
KEY FEATURES
CAREER OUTCOMES
NCH, with its lively and inter-disciplinary research culture and faculty, offers a distinctive environment which is exceptionally conducive to the successful study of philosophy. Small- group seminars and focused supervisions enable stimulating debate between students and faculty.
The MA Philosophy develops the research, speaking and writing skills that underpin an academic career in the humanities, as well as critical reasoning skills, systematic approaches to problem solving, and an ability to analyse situations from a wide range of perspectives – a combination of skills that is highly valued by employers in a variety of fields.
£5,500 (PT) International: £14,000 (FT) £7,000 (PT) Funding Home: Postgraduate loan available
“The MA Philosophy course at NCH is challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Whether you are new to philosophy, coming back to it or continuing from UG, the course forces you to confront the biases in your own thinking and help you lay the groundwork for real philosophical thought.
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The faculty staff are friendly, accessible and always willing to talk through any issue you might have in a welcoming, collegiate and scholarly fashion.”
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MA PHILOSOPHY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Award MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence Location Devon House, central London Study mode Full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) Duration One year (FT) or
MA PHILOSOPHY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence The emerging prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all areas of our modern world accelerates the need to actively address the ethical and theoretical challenges that arise in connection with the uses of data and application of AI. Poised at the intersection of the humanities and technology, this innovative Masters degree can equip you with the combination of thinking, communication, and technical skills widely sought in sectors ranging from professional services, to the creative industries and government.
two years (PT) Start date Annual tuition fees Home: £11,000 (FT), £5,500 (PT) £14,000 (FT), £7,000 (PT) Funding Home: Postgraduate
please visit our website nchlondon.ac.uk/ philosophy-ai
• T he MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence can function as a conversion Masters programme and requires no academic background in Philosophy or programming.
The MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence is designed to produce graduates who are equipped to succeed in roles working alongside data scientists in developing and deploying applications, communicating with clients or providing oversight on projects with wide-ranging stakeholders.
• I ncludes core courses exploring classic Philosophy texts and debates alongside the key ethical issues that are emerging in Data Science and AI. • O ffers students the flexibility to choose between acquiring computer programming and data analytics skills, or alternatively undertaking additional in-depth Philosophy courses. • P rovides the opportunity for students to gain coding experience in Python and to undertake assignments that use data science to solve problems.
• B uilds a critical and practical understanding of how philosophical thought is beneficial to the development of AI and the ethical use of data.
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CAREER OUTCOMES
• C ulminates in the research, preparation and written and verbal communication of a 10,000-12,000-word interdisciplinary dissertation, conducted under the supervision by a member of faculty.
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KEY FEATURES
• F unctions as an exceptional springboard for future academic study of Philosophy at PhD level. “We offer a mind-expanding year, after which graduates will have an enviable combination of skills and knowledge. Apart from the intrinsic value to your own interests, you will be able to play a pivotal role between colleagues with different levels of technical expertise in AI and colleagues with none, thus bridging the knowledge and communications gaps between them.”
• O ffers the opportunity to stay and work in the UK for up to two years after graduation via the Graduate Route Visa (Post Study Work).
In addition to their degree, students of the MA Philosophy & Artificial Intelligence have access to personalized guidance to help clarify and create practical plans to achieve career aspirations. In addition, they enjoy opportunities to network with our partner-employers in the technology and public sector, while studying just minutes from both London’s Central Business District and East London Tech City.
• U nlocks alumni discount for further educational programmes across the Northeastern University global campus network.
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MS PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Award Master of Science in Project Management Location Devon House, central London Awarding Body Northeastern University Study mode Full-time (FT) Duration One year (FT) Start date 19 September 2022 Annual tuition fees Home: £11,000 (FT) International: £21,700 (FT) Funding Home: Postgraduate loan available Scholarships Home Scholarship: £3,000 per year International Scholarship: £10,000 per year These scholarships are only available to students who commence their MSc Project Management studies at NCH London in September 2022
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MS PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MS Project Management The Master of Science in Project Management prepares students to drive innovation in their organisation by giving them the skills and tools to effectively lead volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous projects from inception to completion in global markets. Accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), the curriculum has a two-pronged approach that provides the foundational knowledge of scientific-based project management tools, organisational strategies, and theoretical concepts, coupled with the opportunity to deepen subject matter expertise through targeted concentration work and innovative real-world projects. Your studies will be organised into a sequence of logical, bitesized morsels which make learning easier and actionable faster. You’ll start off with courses in fundamentals, scope, schedule and budget, quality assurance, and risk management before moving on to concentration specialisations which allow a deeper dive into topics of particular relevance to students (e.g. agile, analytics, construction, business analysis, organisation communications, how project management supports corporate innovation, or a custom concentration)
KEY FEATURES • A n exciting opportunity to gain a Northeastern University US Masters degree whilst studying at NCH London • S tart your course with individual experiences simulated with software, and evolve to group experiential network projects sponsored by local businesses before culminating in a complex, individually managed real-world project. • D evelop professional networks whilst studying. • S tudy with students and be taught by faculty from across a global network of six campuses. Grow your network to be truly global. • F lexibility without extending your study timeline, courses are all taught each and every term. • M any faculty are working professionals and skilfully connect classroom concepts to the workplace. This level of insight can be invaluable to be job-ready from the first day you graduate.
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SENIOR STATUS LAW LLB
Award LLB Law with International Legal Studies Location Devon House, central London Study mode Full-time (FT) Duration Two years Start date 19 September 2022 Annual tuition fees Home: £9,250 International: £14,000 Funding Home: Postgraduate loan available Study Abroad Bay Street, Toronto Toronto Immersion fees Up to £2,000 (excludes travel to/from Toronto) Scholarships available up to £2,000 For full course details please visit our website nchlondon.ac.uk/llb-law 26
SENIOR STATUS LAW LLB
LLB (Hons) Law with International Legal Studies (Senior Status) This graduate-entry LLB (Hons) is an accelerated, two-year law degree which includes a two-week International Legal Studies immersion in Toronto. This degree offers the unrivalled opportunity to study in two of the world’s largest international legal hubs, and offers a pathway to study the LLM at Northeastern University in Boston. For ambitious graduates, this accelerated LLB provides an intensive, academically rigorous and fulfilling way to start your legal career. It has been designed with the needs of those seeking international qualifications and practice in mind. NCH is part of Northeastern University’s global university network, which includes a number of campus locations in the USA and Canada. Northeastern’s American Bar Association-accredited Law School has been instrumental in developing this programme alongside NCH Law Faculty members with significant professional experience practising in multiple jurisdictions. This Senior Status LLB provides graduates with a legal qualification that has a truly global focus.
KEY FEATURES This programme offers an educational opportunity with academic depth. Senior Status LLB students can explore entirely new disciplines, by taking selected elective courses from many of the College Faculties. An interdisciplinary element to your Law degree improves your capacity to appreciate alternative and innovative perspectives, and can demonstrate a multi-faceted skill set to future employers.
business hub, this immersive learning experience will explore legal career pathways in Canada as a UK-qualified lawyer.
Students on the Senior Status LLB will attend a two-week International Legal Studies immersion programme in downtown Toronto, Ontario, the content of which has been informed by the involvement of Magic Circle and Am Law 100 firms. As well as broadening your understanding of the complexities of international legal practice from the setting of a dynamic, international
• P referred entry and alumni discount for Northeastern University’s one-year LLM which can lead towards taking the California Bar
• A ccredited by the SRA and accepted by the NCA (Canada) as a route to qualification in Canada • International Legal Studies Immersion in Bay Street, Toronto • S pecialist law careers counselling
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MSC ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & DATA SCIENCE
Award MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science* Location Online Awarding Body Northeastern University Study mode Flexible, Part-Time Start date September 2022 January 2023 Annual tuition fees Home: £10,500 (FT) International: £10,500 (FT) Funding Home: Postgraduate loan available For full course details please visit our website nchlondon.ac.uk/ pg-ai-data-science
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MSC ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & DATA SCIENCE
MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science* The online MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science provides an ideal pathway for those aspiring to further their career in the advanced application of AI and data specialisms. Students develop an in-depth understanding of the statistical and mathematical foundations of AI, and advanced practical knowledge of AI and machine learning methodologies applied to complex datasets to meet business objectives. The programme develops professional practices applicable to the workplace by using industry-standard technologies and approaches that are shaped by modern businesses. The programme’s flexible design and delivery allows you to work and earn while you learn, or to undertake other activities and commitments alongside your studies, and to learn at a time that suits your schedule or time zone. With multiple start times offered throughout the year, and learning through block sessions, online courses, assignments and project work, learners will need to study for approximately 49 days in the first year (committing to one day per week for 44 weeks and one five day online bootcamp) and for approximately 33 days in the second year (one day per week for 28 weeks and one five day online bootcamp). We welcome students from all backgrounds, and are committed to lifelong learning, pastoral support and to providing routes into digital careers for all graduates, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the technology sector. Employers are looking to build teams with a diversity of thought and experience, critical factors in innovative thinking within teams that will facilitate the delivery of solutions applicable to an inclusive society.
KEY FEATURES
CAREER OUTCOMES
• T he online, flexible structure of this programme allows students to learn at their own pace and in their own time zone
The MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science has been designed to support the career development of AI and data science professionals by providing graduates with the in-depth knowledge, skills and experience that are required by businesses and organisations in the technology sector. Learners will have the opportunity to further their career from day one of the programme by gaining professional skills, status and accreditation as they progress.
• T he programme has been built with an employer group to include work activity to embed the knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours learned throughout the degree programme, and ensure that learners can be more productive at work as soon as possible • A daptable, modular courses are based on each individual’s prior knowledge, skills, and experience • S uitable for recent graduates and for those looking to retrain or restart careers
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A DEGREE OF SUCCESS
A DEGREE OF SKILL
Our expert careers advice
Employability
Our dedicated Careers Advisors work with students right from day one. Some students arrive at NCH with their career path clearly mapped, others need help finding their direction. Our counsellors are here to help both.
At NCH key employability skills are embedded within our Masters degree programmes, preparing you for your future career while you are studying, so that you stand out from the crowd and are ready to succeed as soon as you graduate.
Advisors will help to identify aspirations and explore careers, as well as assisting with the development of CVs, and developing an ‘elevator pitch’ to differentiate yourself in a crowded market.
Postgraduate students gain skills and experience directly applicable to work at all stages of projects, from conception and development through to client delivery, across a wide range of sectors.
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University’s AI driven CV platform ‘Vmock’ to create and amplify the CV • A ccess to Job Teaser Career
platform to search jobs and event listings throughout the UK • I ntroduction to industry
professionals for networking purposes at Career’s Advisor’s discretion
Our Advisors are here to help you achieve your ambition and have expertise in a wide range of sectors including professional services, government, creative industries, law, and banking. GROW YOUR NETWORK NCH hosts career evenings and events where students have opportunities to network with recent NCH graduates and industry professionals across a range of organisations and sectors, and where they can share their aspirations and make real connections with individuals.
Immersion in our international cohort of students and the College’s global outlook and opportunities will foster the curiosity and experience necessary to address the global challenges the world faces.
ALUMNI NETWORK At NCH, we’re proud to be at the heart of a community of brilliant, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic graduates, academics, and professionals who together make up the NCH and Northeastern University alumni.
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A DEGREE OF WELLBEING
Student Support and Development The Student Support and Development team are here to help students manage the ups and downs of life at university. 24 HOUR SUPPORT
The team specialises in supporting students through a wide range of practical issues, including • U nderstanding student finance &
student loans SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
• M oney advice and budgeting • S upport for independent, care-experienced
and estranged students • N avigating the Disabled Students’ Allowance
(DSA) and advice and support to offer holders wanting to apply for DSA • P rovide help and advice to students
experiencing a wellbeing issue • H elp for students with short-term physical
issues, e.g. broken arm • M ental health and wellbeing.
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LEARNING SUPPORT PLANS Learning Support Plans (LSP) are available for any student with a disability or difference, for example a specific learning difficulty, medical condition, neurological differences or mental health difficulties.
Our team is trained and experienced and are on hand to offer support to students experiencing poor mental health, whether it is a diagnosed mental health condition or new feelings of being low, anxious or distressed. The Student Mental Health Advisors can help students to manage their mental wellbeing, help navigate NHS services and provide referrals to counselling or coaching.
Students at the College have access to Spectrum Life Student Assistance Programme (SAP). The SAP has a 24/7 helpline that gives in-themoment support to students who are struggling and need urgent support out of hours. Spectrum Life also hosts a platform and App to support mental and physical wellbeing and includes healthy recipes, fitness videos, podcasts, meditations, etc which students can use freely.
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A D E G R E E O F E XC I T E M E N T
Living the London Life London is one of the best places to study in the world, where you’ll find everything you need to enrich your academic studies. You’ll also experience living in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world! No matter what your interests or what you want to get out of London, there is always something to do or somewhere to be, from art galleries and museums, theatres, and historical sites, to clubs, restaurants and bars, vibrant food markets, world-famous shopping streets, spectacular parkland, world-class sport, and even boating on the Thames.
For some students, the thought of studying in a vast city like London may be daunting, but at NCH you will enjoy the best of both worlds: a supportive, friendly community with excellent pastoral care in the bustling heart of London. Whether you want to see your favourite band perform, visit a world-famous gallery, or have a great night out, there is always something to do and people to do it with.
NCH Student Union The NCH Student Union (NCHSU) is a student-led organisation at the heart of the NCH student experience. NCHSU exists to promote the interests of the student body, campaigning, lobbying, and advocating for student issues, as well as planning social and extracurricular activities and providing support to student clubs and societies. Whatever your passion – art, music, sport, theatre, performing arts, creative writing, politics, or playwriting to playing poker or sharing your appreciation of craft beer – you can get involved in bringing it to life through the NCHSU.
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Accommodation NCH accommodation providers offer a range of housing options to reflect all budgets. All our recommended halls have excellent security features, comfortable bedrooms and communal areas, and are a short commute from the College. Our recommended accommodation providers offer a great opportunity to meet and mix with students studying a huge variety of subjects at other London universities, giving you the halls accommodation experience of a large university, alongside all the benefits of studying in a close-knit College.
NCH Masters students also choose to live at home or to rent privately and share a flat with friends.
For full information please check online: nchlondon.ac.uk/ accommodation
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In the heart of London
British Library
London Zoo
Regent’s
Park NCH is set in the heart of London, within easy access to world-renowned libraries, museums, academic bodies and art institutions of the world’s greatest city.
The Gherkin
UCL
Trinity Square Gardens All Hallows by the Tower
Billingsgate Roman Old House & Baths Billingsgate
Marble Arch
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Tesco Express
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HMS Belfast
Tower Bridge
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Potters Fields Park
Bridge Theatre
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Southbank Centre
Green Park Buckingham Palace
Devon House
John Orwell Sport Centre
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Starbucks
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The Natural Kitchen
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White Mulberries
Benugo
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The Medieval Banquet
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SKD Café
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Slug & Lettuce
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The Melusine
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Zizzi
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Strada Dockside
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Brava Tapas
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The Dickens Inn
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Ping Pong
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Traders Wine Bar
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Café Rouge
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Dokke
City of London The London Institute of Banking & Finance
Globe Theatre
London Bridge Golden Hinde
St James’s Park
London Eye
Supreme Court
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Guys Campus Waterloo
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
London Bridge
Whitechapel Gallery Chapter Aldgate IQ Aldgate Unite Students Drapery Plaza
Aldgate
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Urbanest Tower Bridge
All Hallows by the Tower
HMS Belfast
Shadwell
Tower Tower Hill Gateway
Tower of London
Tower Pier
City Hall
The Shard
Institute of Economic Affairs
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St Paul’s Cathedral
Borough Market
St Katherine's Dock
Tower Bridge
Potters Fields Park
Butlers Wharf
Hermitage Wharf
Fashion & Textile Museum
Florence Nightingale Museum
Adam Smith Institute
Butlers Wharf
Bevis Marks Synagogue The Waterstones Gherkin Leaden Hall
Bermondsey Antiques Market Imperial War Museum
Royal London Hospital
East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre
Liverpool Street
Guildhall
Tate Modern
Royal Festival Hall
St James’s Palace Waitrose
Central Criminal Court
Monument
Trafalgar Square
Hyde Park
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Liverpool Street
Museum of London
King's College
The National Gallery
The Crown Royal Armories Jewels St Katherine's Fusilier Dock Marina Museum 3
Tower Pier
The Shard
Covent Garden
Royal Mint
Traitors’ Gate
Barbican Centre
London School of Economics Royal Courts of Justice Royal Opera House
Soho
Wilton’s Music Hall
The London Wall
Tower of London
Russell Square
Tottenham Court Road
Tower Gateway
Tower Hill
Centre for Economic Policy & Research
Lincoln's Inn
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Urbanest Tower Bridge
Charles Dickens Museum
The British Museum
Marylebone
Unite Students Drapery Plaza
Sky Garden
Senate House Library
Goodge Street
Aldgate
SOAS
City, University of London
Clerkenwell
Scape Bloomsbury
International The Royal Institute of Philosophy Student House Student Central
Chapter Aldgate
The London Institute of Banking & Finance
Sadler’s Wells Theatre
Tobacco Dock
John Orwell Sport Centre
The Brunel Museum
Maltby Street Market
Kagyu Samye Dzong London Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre
Southwark Park
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How to apply
Entry requirements
1. CHOOSE YOUR DEGREE
TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
2. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Graduates
You can apply to us directly via nchlondon.ac.uk.
We welcome applications from graduates of a wide range of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences disciplines.
If English is not your native language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English in order to study at the College.
We accept applications on a rolling basis. 3. NCH INTERVIEW All applications to NCH are very carefully considered by our admissions tutors. We invite all candidates we believe would thrive at NCH to an interview, which will take place via Zoom. The interview is your opportunity to discuss your interest and aspirations, and to find out more about your chosen Masters degree programme, with an academic specialist in your field of study. 4. OFFERS If we make you an offer, a formal offer pack will be sent out to you and you will be appointed a personal Admissions Advisor to help you as you prepare to start your degree at NCH.
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Offers are typically made to applicants holding an upper second-class honours undergraduate degree, or equivalent. If you are below a 2:1, we will still consider your application. Each applicant will be assessed on an individual basis through their application, a reference and personal statement. Professionals NCH welcomes applications from learners who may have been out of education for a while who have equivalent professional experience.
Applicants who have taken higher-level English as part of their secondary school examinations or who have a degree in English may be exempt fro am completing an additional English test. Applicants who have been educated full-time in the medium of the English language in the past two years to obtain, for example, A-levels, may also be exempt from additional requirements. For further information and full details of the English tests we consider, please see our website: nchlondon.ac.uk/entry-requirements
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Qualifications and Visas YOUR QUALIFICATION The College is an established Higher Education Provider which is registered with the Office for Students. The College can sponsor international students via its Student Route visa licence. New College of the Humanities’ degrees have been designed and created by the College’s faculty. The courses reflect their areas of expertise and research interests, meaning that they are strongly engaged with the material that they will teach you, and there may be opportunities for students to participate in active research.
NCH attracts students from all over the world, and we welcome the different perspectives that students from diverse countries and backgrounds can bring. NCH is licensed by the UK government to sponsor and assist with your visa application for all of our programmes. We know that visa applications can be complicated and daunting, so we have dedicated Advisors at the College who are on-hand to help you through the visa process. For the most up-to-date information please visit our website: nchlondon.ac.uk/visas
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS
WORKING RIGHTS
In order to study in the United Kingdom international students may require a visa.
International students will be able to work part-time (max 20 hours) during term-time and full-time during holidays.
This document is prepared ahead of the academic period to which it relates to provide potential students with an overview of the programmes for which they are applying. As a result, there may be infrequent occasions when the College is unable to offer individual courses, degree programmes, or services described herein. Furthermore, the College reserves the right to withdraw individual courses or degree programmes where there is an insufficient number of applications or confirmed students to make the course viable.
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Fees & funding GRADUATE ROUTE WORK VISA
HOME FEES
The Graduate Route is available to international students who have a valid student visa at the time of application and have successfully completed a UK degree at undergraduate level or above at a Higher Education Provider with a track record of compliance.
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens with settled status (or Indefinite Leave to Remain or permanent residency) who have been ordinarily resident in the UK or Islands for the three years immediately before the start of their course (unless the residency in the UK or Islands was mainly for the purpose of education) are considered home students for tuition fees.
Successful applicants on this route will be able to stay and work, or look for work, in the UK at any skill level for a maximum period of two years if they have successfully completed an undergraduate or master’s degree. Find out more at our website: nchlondon.ac.uk/poststudywork
The UK and Ireland have agreed that students from Ireland will continue to have home fee status in the UK, under the arrangements of the Common Travel Area.
POSTGRADUATE LOAN FOR MASTERS STUDY
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
The UK Government Postgraduate Loan (PGL) of up to £11,570 per student for postgraduate master’s study in the UK is available for students normally residing in England, including students from the EU, EAA and Swiss passport holders. PGL will be a contribution towards the costs of study and whether the loan is used towards fees, maintenance or other costs will be at the student’s discretion.
NCH offers a number of prestigious scholarships to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and potential.
There are separate loans for students domiciled in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
There is no scholarship application. All applicants for our postgraduate degree programmes are automatically considered for a scholarship award. Scholarship awards are a £500 bank transfer payment in GBP which a student will receive after the Reading Week of their first term of studies. Students must complete enrolment, continue their studies through to Reading Week, and pay any outstanding fees in order to receive the award. The £500 scholarship award applies for the first year of studies only.
On such occasions, students will be informed of changes within a reasonable timescale and another individual course or degree programme will be offered, which will have equal academic benefit to the course or degree programme originally described. From time to time, individual faculty members may stop teaching at the College. In such instances, the College will undertake reasonable endeavours to ensure that students are taught by another academic with an equivalent level of qualification, research interests, and experience.
All information related to fees, loans, and scholarships is correct at the time of publication but may be subject to changes in UK government funding policy. Please visit nchlondon.ac.uk/fees for up to date information. If you would like to discuss student finance, please contact us via info@nchlondon.ac.uk.
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