History with Economics BA (Hons)
Learn about the structures which affect real-life decisions and events around the world and gain a rigorous knowledge of the historical context leading to those events. Develop the quantitative skills needed to interpret contemporary economics as practised, alongside the ability to analyse the theory behind both economic and historical study of the world.
History with Economics BA (Hons)
| Award: | BA (Hons) History with Economics |
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| Student Satisfaction: | 100% (National Student Survey 2019) |
| UCAS code: | K479 |
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| Study mode: | Full-time |
| Start date: | 21st September 2020 (see term dates) |
| Duration: | 3 years |
| Annual tuition fees: | Home: £9,250 International: £14,000 |
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Summary
In your History with Economics BA (Hons), you will learn about the structures which affect real-life decisions and events around the world, as well as gaining a rigorous knowledge of the historical context leading to those events. You’ll also develop the quantitative skills needed to interpret contemporary economics as practised, alongside the ability to analyse the theory behind both economic and historical study of the world. Read more
Teaching & learning
You will typically experience an average of 8 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 History as your major subject. The exact number of contact hours will depend on your choice of minor subject and any optional courses. Read more
Study Abroad
Students who accept an offer to study at NCH London starting in 2020 and 2021 can choose to experience two weeks in the summer before matriculation, in the vibrant, global community of Northeastern University in Boston, USA, on an all-inclusive, residential, Accelerate: Pre-College Programme worth £4,500 – FOR FREE. You only pay for your flights, transfers and travel insurance. Read more
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 History major at NCH London include: Read more
Frankie (2015) undertook summer internships at Historic Royal Palaces, Rund Partnership, and Savills. Originally graduating with a role at Lambert Smith Hampton as Graduate Surveyor, Property Management, Frankie has rotated through Lease Advisory, Real Estate Advisory and Valuations, while completing her Masters in Interdisciplinary Design in the Built Environment at the University of Cambridge. She is currently Senior Sustainability Surveyor at Lambert Smith Hampton.
Alfred (2015) took his MSt Global & Imperial History at the University of Oxford and is now an Analyst at Glenmont Partners. Johnny (2015) graduated with a role as an Associate at KPMG. He progressed to the role of Tax Consultant at Pirola Pennuto & Associati, and is currently a Forensic Accountant at BTVK Advisory.
Marius (2016) graduated with a role as Product Manager at Doddle Parcels and participated in the New Entrepreneurs Foundation Programme. He progressed to roles as Growth Manager at MyTutor and currently Growth Manager at Coconut. He is also a co-founder of Student2StartUp.
Morgan (2016) followed her undergraduate degree with a Masters in Human Rights at Columbia University, New York. Having been a Researcher at the Institute for the Study of Human Rights and a Global Advocacy Intern at Human Rights Watch, she is currently Campaigns & Research Assistant at Crisis Action.
Jess (2017) graduated with a job as Audit Associate in Investment Management at KPMG.
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Timetables
Timetables are usually made available to students during Freshers’ Week. Teaching can be scheduled to take place during any day of the week. However, when possible, Wednesday afternoons are usually reserved for sports and cultural activities.
Your qualification
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 will teach you, and there may be opportunities for students to participate in active research. Read more