Social Sciences incorporating ICS
Social Science HNC
Campus
Milton Road Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Full time
Duration 42 weeks
Start date
Aug 2024
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Course overview
Social Science HNC is an innovative course designed to teach you a range of disciplines from the social science field. During this course, you will explore different perspectives and theories from Psychology, Sociology, Politics, History and Criminology and gain an essential understanding of research methods. This course will enhance your employability and higher education prospects as well as give you transferable skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and presentations; all of which are essential to progress to university.
What you will learn
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Politics
- Research Methods
- History and other social science subjects
How the course is assessed
- You will be continually assessed through essays, examinations, reports and presentations.
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- Higher English at Grade B or above
- One higher at Grade C or above, from the following list: Modern Studies, History, Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Economics, Politics, or RMPs
- National 5 Mathematics is required for those applicants who wish to study Psychology or Criminology degree courses
- A strong personal statement in support of your application
OR
- Pass at Social Science Level 6 and a grade B in Higher Sociology
- Recommendation from the Level 6 academic team
- A strong personal statement in support of your application
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You may be given a conditional or unconditional offer based on your application, but you may be invited for an interview.
- An emphasis is placed on your Personal Statement.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 6Progression and Articulation Routes
- You can progress to university to study a wide range of subjects including
- Psychology
- Sociology and Social Policy
- Criminology
- International Relations
- History
- Politics
- Some universities will allow you to progress to the second year
- All courses in the humanities scheme at the University of the Highlands and Islands:
- BA (Hons) Social Sciences, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Sociology and Theology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Theology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Politics and Archaeology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Politics and Criminology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Politics and Theology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Literature, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Literature and Criminology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Literature and Politics, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Literature and Sociology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Literature and Theology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Gaelic Scotland, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) History, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Scottish History, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) History and Archaeology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) History and Criminology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) History and Literature, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) History and Politics, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) History and Sociology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) History and Theology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Scottish History and Archaeology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Scottish History and Criminology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Scottish History with Gaelic Studies, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Scottish History and Literature, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Scottish History and Politics, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Scottish History and Sociology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Scottish History and Theology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Archaeology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Archaeology and Criminology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Archaeology with Gaelic Studies, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Archaeology and Literature, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Archaeology and Sociology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Archaeology and Theology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Philosophy, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Philosophy & History, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Philosophy & Literature, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Philosophy & Politics, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Philosophy & Sociology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Philosophy & Theology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Theological Studies, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture and Heritage, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Archaeology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Criminology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage with Gaelic Studies, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and History, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Literature, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Politics, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Sociology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Theology, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Scottish History, year 2 entry
- BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics, year 2 entry
- Social services
- Local government
- Police
- Criminal justice system
- Social work
- Teaching
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 26/08/24 | 42 Weeks |
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 26/08/24 | 42 Weeks |
