Social Science

If you’ve already achieved HNC Social Sciences, you can progress to study a range of social sciences subjects equivalent to second year university level. This is an excellent course that offers routes into a range of degree courses, employment and vocational training. You’ll consolidate your existing knowledge within the social sciences arena and enhance your analytical and evaluative skills. You’ll also further develop skills including communication, problem solving, critical thinking and the handling of complex information.

For entry to this course you’ll need:

• HNC in Social Sciences (with a minimum 15 credits)
• B pass in Graded unit exam
• An interview with us 

This course builds on your skills and knowledge gained on the HNC about human behaviour and society. You’ll develop a deeper awareness and understanding of social and cultural issues relevant to modern society. Here’s just some of what you’ll be doing:

• You’ll critically examine psychological debates such as nature/nurture, free will and determinism, and ethics, and apply these to topics such as interpersonal attraction, perception and emotion.
• You’ll analyse sociological theories and debates underpinning current topical issues such as popular culture, poverty, social policy and religion.
• You’ll evaluate the structures and relationships within the European Union and American Political Systems.
• You’ll study major events in American history and evaluate their social and political impacts. Topics may include the experience of Native American Settlers, “The Roaring Twenties” and the Vietnam War.
• Finally, you’ll examine the issues surrounding research in social sciences and carry out an investigative project of your choice. Criminology may also be offered as an option. 

When you successfully complete this course, you’ll have the choice of:

• Moving onto a range of degree programmes, such as Social Sciences and Arts degrees, or BA Social Science with the Open University. Some universities offer possible 2nd or 3rd year entry, depending on the university, your graded unit results and references.
• Exploring a number of career opportunities in the public, private and voluntary sectors, such as education, central and local government, health and social care, campaigning and research, voluntary sectors, media and HR. 

Choosing our HND Social Sciences course means gaining a solid understanding of human behaviour, society, and the skills needed for success. Develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities while exploring intriguing topics. 

Throughout the course you will meet with guest speakers from universities, various companies and third sector organisations as well as ex-students who have studied the course and gone on to further study. Some the organisations we work with include Thriving Communities, Police Scotland, Dundonald Castle, Kilwinning Heritage, and East, North, and South Ayrshire Councils. 

3rd year entry to a range of course such as, BA (Hons) Social Science, BSc (Hons) Psychology at GCU, UWS, Stirling University, and many more options.