HNC Social Sciences

Overview

What will I learn?

You'll learn about:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Politics
• History
• Social Science: An Evidence Based Approach to Social Problems
• Criminology - Greenock Campus Only*

*At our Greeock campus you will have the have the opportunity to study the new Criminology units at this level which include; the history and development of criminology, definition and measurement of crime and additional topics could include victimology, policing and criminal justice, state and/or cyber crime. This is an exciting opportunity to study an ever-growing subject area which leads to various degrees in this field.

What qualifications do I need?

You will need at least 2 Highers (One B and one C) one must be Higher English and the other preferably in a social subject or NC Social Sciences L6 Group Award . For a place on this course, you will need to attend an interview where you may be asked to submit a short piece of written work.

For mature students, credit may be given for life experience in lieu of formal qualifications at interview.

Paisley Campus offers a 1-year HNC Social Science course designed in agreement with the University of Glasgow to allow successful candidates direct entry to year 2 of specific degree programmes within Glasgow University College of Social Sciences.

For more information and eligibility criteria for this Widening Participation Programme, please go to the HNC Social Science (Articulation Partnership with the University of Glasgow) course offered at Paisley Campus.

What can I do after?

Following successful completion of the course, you could develop your skills even further by progressing to another course, such as:

• HND Social Sciences
• Social Sciences and Arts Degrees
• 1st and 2nd year of various Social Science and Arts Degrees at University. Year of entry depends upon both the degree applied for and the University.

SCQF 7

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year