Social Sciences NC Level 6

What is special about this course?

Perhaps you’re looking for a change of career, a stepping stone into Higher Education or a chance to broaden your understanding of the world you live in. The NC in Social Sciences award will give you a solid foundation of knowledge, preparing you for further progression onto Humanities Higher Education courses in the university. It is delivered fully online allowing you study full time via blended delivery from any location.

You will be introduced to the key social science concepts in Research, Psychology, Sociology, Politics and other subjects that can then be built on with further HE study and application. The course offers significant breadth across a wide range of subjects which complement each other in their explanation of the global social and personal world.

You will have the opportunity to question and challenge commonly held assumptions and will enable you to develop the academic skills required to support those challenges in a robust manner. You will be introduced to the importance of keen analytical research skills and will be supported to explore new ways of looking at the world.

During your course, we introduce you to using a range of digital technologies, which will help you get the most from your course and at the same time develop your digital skills. Find out more about key computing skills and essential student skills.

Entry requirements

Four National 5s, two at A or B and two at C or D including a social subject and:

• English or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

or

• satisfactory attainment of a prerequisite SCQF Level 5 course or equivalent.

Applications are encouraged from mature students who do not possess formal qualifications but have the skills to meet the academic demands of the course.

We’ll be inviting you by email to attend course information sessions between now and the start of your course. We’d urge you to come along if at all possible.

The course will introduce the following areas:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Politics
• Criminology

You may also study units from the following subjects:

• History
• Geography
• Economics
• Personal Development

If you don't yet have an English qualification at level 6, you will undertake the NC Communications unit.  You will also undertake Mathematics National 5 unless you already possess it.

More than just your subject

Imagine coming out of college with your subject qualification PLUS a portfolio of skills endorsed by employers. That’s exactly what you will get with us. Our skills+ portfolio is part of your full-time course. You will develop skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, metaskills, work-readiness, net-zero, wellbeing, and the skills you need for your future aspirations. Our skills+ portfolio becomes your portfolio to take away with you. Whilst studying your subject you will build your skills+ portfolio and gain confidence and resilience along the way.

Equipment

Internet connection and a suitable device with headphones, microphone and camera (minimum spec) is required. Please email us if you have any concerns about connectivity or equipment.
 

Fees