Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

26th Aug 2024, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

The Diploma of Higher Education in Social Sciences is offered by City of Glasgow College, in association with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

It is equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree at the University of Strathclyde and therefore allows you to apply for direct entry to the third year of the BA Politics and/or History Degree.

In the first year you'll study History, Politics, Economics and Psychology and in the second year Politics and History only.

If you leave after one year – or don’t meet the requirements for the Diploma after two years – you may be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Three Highers, one at Grade C and two at Grade B, which must include Higher English (or ESOL equivalent) and one other Higher in a social science subject from the following list only: Modern Studies, Sociology, Politics, Psychology, History, Economics, Philosophy or RMPS; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

The subjects you'll study are:

• Politics.
• History.
• Psychology.
• Economics.

After the course

Careers

This course prepares you for a career in public and private sectors including:

• Health service.
• Community work.
• Welfare rights.
• Social research.
• Teaching.
• Aid agencies.
• Social work.
• Housing.
• Local, national and European Governments.

Continuing Study

Successful students can progress on to - BA in Politics and/or History in the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.