Course Options
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Overview
This course is aimed primarily at adult returners but may also appeal to students who wish to explore introductory units in social sciences and in social care.
It is designed to provide a general introduction to social studies at a level that will appeal to learners still to gain key skills in further education.
Subjects covered include:
- Sociology.
- Psychology.
- Modern studies.
- Criminology.
- Social care.
Minimum entry requirements
- National 4 English or National 5 ESOL at Grade C or above AND three National 4 qualifications; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
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.
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.
What you study
You will study:
Various units in Sociology, Psychology, Modern studies, Criminology and Social Care.
After the course
Career opportunities for social scientists exist in Law and Legal Services, also in the Police, Youth Work, the Penal System and Criminal Justice. Market research continues to show that employers, in both the public and private sector, accept the relevance of the Social Sciences. Social care sectors recognise the value of qualifications in a wide range of sectors.
Continuing Study
Successful students can apply for NC Social Sciences Level 6 and various courses in Social Care.