Social Science
Social Sciences Level 5 (Phase 2) with NPA Anthropology
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Jan 2027
Course enquiry form
Course overview
Understand People. Understand the World. Understand Yourself.
If you are curious about why people around the world live, think, communicate and organise society in different ways, then this course is for you.
This course will encourage you to question what appears to be 'normal' and will provide insight into inequality, crime, globalisation, health and race.
What you will learn
The course includes:
- NPA Anthropology
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Media
You will also gain essential, transferable skills in:
- Communication
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Meta skills
How the course is assessed
- Open-book assessments
- Essays
- Reports
- Portfolios
- Presentations
- Podcasts
Number of days per week
- 3 full days a week.
- You are expected to study independently for an additional 2 days a week.
Entry requirements
This is an academically challenging course. It is essential that you have the resilience for the demands of this course. To succeed, you must carefully consider if you have the motivation and time to commit to this level of study.
Minimum entry requirements:
- National 4 English
- Three additional National 4s in relevant subjects (History, Modern Studies, Geography, RMPS, Health Studies, Business Studies, Maths)
- A strong personal statement in support of your application
- A successful interview, which will include a written task as well as a group task
or (for progressing students)
- A pass in the Social Science Level 5 Phase One
- Recommendation from the Phase One academic team (engagement, quality of assessments, organisational skills, motivation, and attendance (85% minimum) will all be considered).
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- Everyone who meets the entry requirements will be invited to participate in a group task, a written task and a one-to-one interview.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Career options
Further study in the social sciences may lead to employment in:
- local/central government
- social services
- social work/community work
- housing
- teaching
- police
- criminal justice service
- policy making
- data analysis
- marketing
- museum and heritage
- charities
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 25/01/27 | 11/06/27 |
