Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 2 years

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.

The course is delivered by highly qualified lecturers who have a wealth of experience in the industry. 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.

Career prospects and employment opportunities are excellent with many of our students progressing to 3rd year at university (please see the "After the Course" section, below, to find out more).

After successful completion of the course, you'll be awarded an HND Social Sciences.

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

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• HNC Social Sciences with 15 credits at SCQF level 7; OR
• First year of HND Social Sciences with 15 credits at SCQF level 7.

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

• Advanced work in the same subject areas as the HNC.
• Criminology may be offered as an additional option.

After the course

Careers

Employment in relevant industries.

Continuing Study

After completing your HND you may progress to:

• Second, or third year BA (Hons) Social Policy at the University of the West of Scotland.
• Social Science at Glasgow Caledonian University.
• Social Science at the UWS.

Some students have gone on to study at Glasgow, Stirling, and other institutions of higher learning.

Continuing study

Successful students can progress on to: