Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

26th Aug 2024, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This is a varied course aiming 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. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.

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.