Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This course provides you with sound education and training in key areas of social science theory, research and investigation.

Key course objectives are to develop knowledge in the social sciences; to develop analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills; to develop communication skills, and to develop personal effectiveness and critical thinking about social and cultural issues.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Two Highers, one at Grade B and one at Grade C, including English (or ESOL equivalent) and a social science subject from the following list only: Modern Studies, Geography, Sociology, Politics, Psychology, History, Economics, Philosophy or RMPS; OR
• Higher English at Grade B plus NPA level 6 in a social science subject from the above list or in Criminology; OR
• National Certificate at SCQF level 6 in Social Sciences; 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

A range of social science subjects from:

• Sociology.
• Psychology.
• Politics.
• History.
• Economics.
• Research.
• Graded exam.

After the course

Careers

You can apply for posts in the industry however the majority of students move on to further study.

Continuing Study

The vast majority of our successful HNC students apply for the second year of study – HND Social Sciences but others:

Apply to university for entry at level 1 or 2.

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods

Additional Information

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