Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This varied course aims to develop your awareness of current social issues and equip you with sound communication skills. This could help you find a job in many sectors like administration, business and local authority.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. 

Our new NQ Entry to Social Sciences and Business is an alternative to our NC Social Sciences course. It will introduce you to the wide variety of knowledge and practical skills you'll need to work in the modern business world. The course is designed for those that have an interest in both Business and Psychology.  The course is aimed at individuals wanting to progress onto HNC Business or HNC Social Sciences.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Four National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English and one social science subject such as Sociology, Modern Studies, History, Politics, Psychology, Philosophy, Geography, RMPS or Economics; OR
• National Qualification at SCQF level 5 in a related subject; 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

You’ll study:

• Communication.
• Psychology.
• Sociology.
• History.
• Criminology.
• Economics and Politics.

After the course

Careers

This course provides a good grounding to help you find a job in the administration, business and local authority sectors.

Continuing Study

On successful completion, and with good references from your lecturers, you can apply for our various HNC courses, including social sciences.