Fast-Track to HNC/D Social Sciences

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Fast-Track to HNC/D Social Sciences

Overview

This 18-week programme starting in January offers the opportunity for fast-track progression to either HNC Social Sciences or HND Social Sciences Year 1 in August 2026 at the Cumbernauld campus (there is also the potential possibility for progression to other campuses, by negotiation).

Entry

Applicants must have already achieved at least one Higher pass (at 'C' or above) or a significant number of Level 6 unit passes.

SQA qualifications in English and/or a Social Sciences subject (such as History, Modern Studies, Geography, RMPS, Psychology, Philosophy or Sociology) would be advantageous.

Places are limited and recruitment is by open competition. Please add a comprehensive personal statement to support your application.

Learn

The 'Fast-Track to HNC/D Social Sciences' course will run three days per week.

Potential Units will cover:

*Criminology: Nature & Extent of Crime (Level 6)

*History: European and World (Level 6)

*Introduction to Analysing Criminal Behaviour (college study unit)

*Literature 1 (Level 6)

*Psychology: Social Behaviour (Level 6)

*Criminology: Forensic Psychology (Level 6)

*Psychology: Research (Level 6)

*Tutorial Support

 

Units may be subject to change.