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Social Sciences/ Access To University Of Glasgow HNC

Social Sciences, Education and Humanities

Applications closed

Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

26th Aug 2024, 1 year

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
  • Overview

    City of Glasgow College is delighted to be working in partnership with the University of Glasgow to offer a new and exciting HNC Social Sciences programme offering direct articulation to Year 2 of many of the university’s Social Sciences and Arts degree programmes.

    The HNC in Social Sciences (SCQF level 7) develops knowledge and skills in areas such as human society and social relationships.

    This qualification covers areas such as Sociology, Psychology, Research and other Social Sciences.

    The University of Glasgow Engagement during HNC

    Whilst studying the HNC at City of Glasgow College students will also be enrolled as University of Glasgow (UofG) students, benefitting from additional academic & induction sessions at the University’s main campus, and access to the UofG Library, UofG student email, etc.

    In order to qualify for the 2nd year at the University of Glasgow you must receive a positive reference from the college, achieve an A in the Graded Unit, and successfully complete all elements run by the University of Glasgow.

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    Alongside the widening participation eligibility criteria below, our standard entry requirements will normally apply. However, given the specific nature of this initiative, we are particularly interested in a pastoral care teacher’s assessment of the academic potential of applicants, and the impact that barriers to learning may be having.

    • Two Highers, one at Grade B and one at Grade C, including English and a social sciences subject from the following list only: Modern Studies, Geography, Sociology, Politics, Psychology, History, Economics, Philosophy or RMPS; OR
    • Higher English at Grade C plus an NPA level 6 in a social sciences subject; OR
    • NC Social Science level 6, plus an academic reference.
    • If English is not your first language, you must be able to demonstrate English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6, or have ESOL Higher A or B or Cambridge CAE.

    Additional selection requirements

    This one-year programme is a Widening Participation initiative, targeted particularly at those who meet one (or more) of the following criteria:

    In most circumstances, you must have been resident within Scotland for three years prior to the start of the course.

    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

    Subjects covered on the HNC include:

    • Politics.
    • Sociology.
    • History.
    • Psychology.
    • Geography.
    • Economics.
    • Research.

    After the course

    Careers

    Employment prospects on completion of a higher education degree in social sciences include a wide range of areas including government, journalism, education, social services, the voluntary sector, and NGOs.

    Continuing Study 

    This HNC will offer successful students direct year 2 entry to the following University of Glasgow undergraduate degrees:

    • Politics.
    • Sociology.
    • International Relations.
    • Social & Public Policy.
    • Central & East European Studies.
    • Economic & Social History.
    • History.
    • Philosophy.

    You will be able to choose a range of Single or Joint Honours options from the subjects above. Many of these degrees can also be studied ‘with Quantitative Methods’.

    Please note this programme does not provide a route into University of Glasgow degrees in Psychology.

    If you pass the course but do not attain the entry requirements for the University of Glasgow you can continue to study at the college on HND Social Sciences or apply to other universities.

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    By a blended learning model using lecturer-led delivery, reading tasks, individual and group work, class presentations. Delivery may be carried out in class and online.

    Assessment methods

    Ongoing coursework in the form of essays, projects, reports, assessed class activities and an end of year exam.

    Additional Information

    Materials

    Textbooks and a laptop are desirable but not essential.

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      26th Aug 2024, 1 year
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome