Social Sciences NC SCQF Level 5

What is special about this course?

This course provides a foundation understanding of what society and social behaviour are all about and the opportunity to examine your own life and lives of others in your local area, Scotland, the UK and across the world.

You will be introduced to theoretical concepts and supported in applying them to your everyday lives, these include:

• where perceptions of crime come from
• where your own sense of identity and belonging comes from
• how politics is connected to almost every aspect of our lives.

You look in more detail at the reasons why people do what they do and explore the personal, social, political and historical reasons for different behaviours to encourage you to expand your mind and see a much bigger picture.

This course lays foundations for lifelong learning and helps develop transferable skills such as problem solving, time management and social awareness all of which will help you progress with your studies and boost your CV and future career prospects.

Special features:

• Gain a broad range of transferable skills across subjects that are recognised by employers
• Small student numbers mean there is a close working relationship between you and the staff
• This course is an ideal introduction to the study of society
• You will benefit from being challenged in a supportive environment
• There is lots of opportunity for you to get involved with debate

You will have the opportunity to hear from a range of speakers and take part in visits associated with the course.

Entry requirements

• Three National 4s (including an English related subject) OR
• A SCQF Level 4 course.
• Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.

Course content includes:

•  Psychology
• Sociology
• Modern Studies
• Criminology
• History
• Communication
• Philosophy 

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.