HND Social Sciences - Year 1

Entry

• Two Highers preferred; English and/or Social Science subjects also preferred - such as History, Modern Studies, Geography, RMPS, Psychology, Sociology, Politics or Philosophy
• or SWAP Access to Social Sciences (dependent on grades)
• or NQ Social Sciences Level 6 or another relevant NQ grouping mainly at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent (such as NQ Psychology with Criminology, NQ Psychology and Understanding Mental Health or NQ Criminology and Forensic Science) along with good academic references
• This list is not exhaustive and applicants with more diverse backgrounds and academic profiles may also be considered

Please note 

• Entry is competitive
• Each application is considered on an individual basis
• Due to the high number of applications received, not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be selected for interview. Therefore, a well-written personal statement will be supportive in this process
• Applicants who do not have the preferred subjects may be placed on a reserve list

Learn

In Year 1 you will study exactly the same topics as the HNC Social Sciences programme:

• Research and Methodology (looking at the ways Social Science studies human behaviour)
• Sociology (the study of people in society)
• Psychology (the study of the mind and behaviour)
• History (the study of the known pasts)
• Politics (the study of authority and government)
• Geography (the study of inequality)

There is also a graded unit exam in the spring.

In Year 2 you will continue with Psychology, Sociology, Politics and History and you will also study Research Issues and Criminology.

There are two Graded Units in Year 2 - an exam and a project.