NQ Introduction to Social Sciences with Mental Health & Wellbeing (18 weeks)

What will I learn?

What will I learn?

This is a level 4/5 entry course into Social Sciences which includes the National Progression Award in Psychology. As well as studying Social Sciences, students will learn essential academic, personal and employability skills. .

You'll learn about:

• Crime Scenes
• Communication
• Psychology
• Modern Studies
• Preparing to Volunteer
• Personal Development

Supported by a dedicated guidance tutor.

Take your first step into a potential future career in social work, education, media and an array of other potential occupations.

This is an 18 week full time course that runs until December. Successful students will progress onto the On Track in Working in Social Sciences, course that starts in January and runs for another 18 weeks.

What will I learn?

This is a level 4/5 entry course into Social Sciences which includes the National Progression Award in Psychology. As well as studying Social Sciences, students will learn essential academic, personal and employability skills. .

You'll learn about:

• Crime Scenes
• Communication
• Psychology
• Modern Studies
• Preparing to Volunteer
• Personal Development

Supported by a dedicated guidance tutor.

The course runs for 18 weeks full time until December. Successful students can progress onto the On Track in Working in Social Sciences course that starts in January and runs for another 18 weeks.

Successful completion of both courses enables students to complete an entire NC Level 5 in Social Sciences with the addition of the National Progression Award in Psychology.

The two courses then lead on to the NC Social Sciences Level 6 which is a higher level course and prepares students to apply for university or HNC Social Sciences.

Other progression routes include Access to University courses for experienced learners, or moving on to NC courses in Media, Computing, Sports, Catering, Beauty, Social Care, and more.

Studying Social Sciences keeps your career options broad, with successful students progressing into roles in social research, media research, HR, public relations, teaching, policing, social work, charity, and community-based work.

What qualifications do I need?

Students generally should have at least 3 national 4’s at c or above. We will consider applications from mature students and students with few qualifications on a case by case basis.

Additionally, students will attend an interview to demonstrate that they have a live interest in social sciences.

What can I do after?

Introduction to Social Sciences leads on to the ON TRACK with Social Sciences course that runs from January to June. This is also an 18 week course which enables students to complete an entire NC level 5 in Social Sciences.

The two courses then lead on to the NC Social Sciences Level 6 which is a higher level course and prepares students to apply for university or HNC Social Sciences.

Other progression routes include Access to University courses for more experienced students or moving on to NC courses in Media, Computing, Sports, Catering, Beauty, Social Care and many others.

Studying Social Sciences also has the advantage of keeping your career options open with successful students moving into careers such as: social research, media research, human resources, public relations, teaching, policing, social work, charity, and community-based work.

SCQF 5

Programme Information

Start: August

Duration: 18 weeks