New College of the Humanities

Welcome to New College of the Humanities, our meeting place for some of the world’s great minds. Here, you will be challenged and guided in ways that other higher education institutions just can’t match. NCH has earned a reputation as a world-class academic institution that is leading the way in UK higher education. Our students are some of the world’s most enquiring minds and have a passion for learning. Studying at NCH is an enriching pursuit, both personally and professionally, and we consider postgraduate students to play an integral role in the ongoing development of our vibrant collegiate community.

Our MA programmes foster advanced skills in critical questioning, information gathering, synthesis and analysis, and oral and written communication. Graduates are likely to pursue a research degree and an academic career, or wider employment opportunities in a range of diverse industries.

When asked on what made Paul Smart (MA Philosophy) choose NCH, he said:

"It’s a wonderful place! It’s small. I like the atmosphere best at NCH. The building is beautiful [great place to study in]. The students and academics are very warm and friendly. This ends up creating a place to learn and flourish.

We don’t have Liberal Arts colleges in this country and NCH was that place. It’s the sort of small, intimate environment - great for higher education learning. 

The academics are lovely people, especially the Philosophy department! They have more academic freedom especially in comparison to other UK universities. They’re not as over obsessed with their research. They are teaching-focused -- this is especially important to me and my decision to study at NCH. The contact time with academics is extremely good. Students get far more access to teaching than other UK universities. I can really benefit from it."

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