Social Sciences NC SCQF Level 6

What is special about this course?

Studying humanity shows us how alike we are and how similarly we experience life.

This course provides you with a clear and detailed grasp of how different parts of our lives are influenced by the same things, for example, disability, economics, transport links, climate change and COVID-19. It also gives you the tools to understand the meaning behind our actions and to put our own experiences into a wider societal context.

You will look at the theoretical perspectives associated with your subjects and will apply Sociological, Psychological, Political, Historical and Criminological theories to real world examples.

The course also equips you with the transferable meta-skills of self-management, social intelligence and innovation that are integral to careers such as teaching, local and national government, the criminal justice system, social work, museum curation and journalism.

Special features:

• You will achieve a greater understanding of humanities and society
• Gain a broad range of transferable skills across subjects that are recognised by employers
• You will benefit from being supported with your own personal growth
• You can gain access to a wide range of career opportunities where you will make a difference to the world

Entry requirements

• Four National 5s (including English and a social subject) at BBDD or above. 
• The course has a mathematical element so National 4 Numeracy or Application of Maths is also recommended. 

OR 

• A SCQF Level 5 course or equivalent. 
• Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.

Course content includes:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Politics
• History
• Criminology
• Philosophy
• Study Skills

Fees

Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.