Politics & International Relations with Creative Writing
BSc
New College of the Humanities
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24082 | £23359 | £28620 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19637 - £28212 | £18020 - £29544 | £21639 - £38188 |
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Course Description
Summary
The Politics & International Relations with Creative Writing BSc (Hons) will not only equip you with knowledge of political institutions and their interactions but also with the ability to communicate that knowledge creatively and accurately to a wide range of audiences, in a diverse variety of forms. You’ll compare the political institutions of different countries, analysing where they derive their legitimacy and how they interact with other institutions. You’ll take a course in political theory, questioning not only how these organizations work, but also how thinkers have theorised they ought to work. In your Creative Writing minor, you will hone your craft by writing poetry, scripts, creative non-fiction, and immersive journalism, amongst other forms.
Teaching & Learning
You will typically experience an average of 9.5 or more hours of high-quality contact time in each teaching week, in considerably smaller groups than are the norm for UK institutions at the undergraduate level, if you choose to study Politics & International Relations as your major subject. The exact number of contact hours will depend on your choice of minor subject and any optional courses.
Your contact hours will include a mixture of teaching methods best suited to the subject matter and to achieve the learning outcomes for each individual course. Teaching formats include small group tutorials, seminars, and lectures of between 10 and 60 students for your degree courses.
Where can this degree take you?
Your degree and Diploma from NCH can take you anywhere. Career paths of a few recent graduates of the Politics & International Relations major at NCH London include:
Soila (2016) completed her MA Investigative Journalist at City University, and has since pursued a career as a freelance journalist, and is currently a Researcher with the BBC.
Sarah (2017) graduated with a job as a Conference Producer at Arena International Events Group. Having been promoted to Senior Conference Producer, she moved to Financial Times where she is currently Event Content Producer.
Alexander (2017) is currently studying for his MSc Public Policy at UCL. Delia (2017) had summer internships at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hogan Lovells and Amadeus, subsequently landing a role as a Paralegal at TI Media. She is currently a Paralegal at Time Inc. Omara (2017) graduated with a role as Publishing Trainee at Harper Collins, where she is now Editorial Assistant.
Megan (2018) is currently studying for her Masters degree at King’s College London.
Aaryaman (BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics & Economics with a major in Politics, 2019) graduated with a job as Geo-Political Risk Analyst at MAX-Security Solutions. Lukas (BSc (Hons) Politics & International Relations with History, 2019) is currently studying for the MSc International Relations at the LSE.
More information about the course can be found at: https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/degrees/undergraduate/politics-international-relations/politics-international-relations-with-creative-writing-bsc/
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Politics & International Relations with Creative Writing, BSc you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
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Year 3
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Politics & International Relations with Creative Writing BSc at New College of the Humanities
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Politics & International Relations
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Qualification requirements
Students studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside three A Levels may be eligible for an alternative offer. 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. We do not accept native language A Levels as part of your A Level offering.
Please note that we do not count Highers and Advanced Highers in the same subject.
All 45 credits should be Level 3. The Access to HE Diploma will be considered on a case by case basis -- please contact us for further guidance.
Please note that we do not count Highers and Advanced Highers in the same subject.
Our typical offer for applicants who are studying the International Baccalaureate Diploma is: “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.
BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are considered on a case by case basis when offered in combination with required A Level(s) - please contact us for further guidance.
If your qualification is not listed, further information about other qualifications we consider can be found at: https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements-country/ Contextualised Admissions NCH is committed to widening participation and fair access. When we review an application, we also take into consideration a number of socio-economic factors, school performance data and other pieces of information for UK applicants. If students meet certain eligibility criteria, we will make an offer lower than our typical entry requirements, such as: - An offer that is one grade below standard entry requirements of AAB (or the equivalent) - An offer that is two grades below standard entry requirements of AAB (or the equivalent) More information about our contextualised admissions system and eligibility criteria can be found at: https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/about-us/academic-handbook/widening-participation/aspiring-students/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Politics & International Relations with Creative Writing, BSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Politics & International Relations with Creative Writing BSc
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £14000 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
We are committed to providing help to students requiring financial assistance to start and complete their studies. The College offers means-tested bursaries to Home Fees students depending on household income.
More information about our scholarships and bursaries can be found at https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/home-fees/
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About New College of the Humanities
New College of the Humanities (NCH) is an institution that specialises in Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees based on the broad subject fields of the humanities and social sciences, located just a 10 minute walk away from the Tower Hill Underground station in Central London, England.
Student composition of New College of the Humanities
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 270
- postgraduates:
- 20
- Total:
- 290
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