NC Higher Social Sciences

NC Higher Social Sciences

Course Aims:
Students are introduced to a wide range of social science subjects including history, psychology, politics and sociology. The course will develop study, analytical, writing and research skills with a view to progress to the HNC/D Social Sciences course, other studies or employment.

Course Content:
· Psychology · Sociology · History · Politics, · Communication · Literature 1

Progression Opportunities:
Students can progress to HNC or HND Social Sciences, for which entry, is dependent on successful completion of the NC Higher course and a, successful pre-entry interview.

Career Potential:
Students with qualifications in social sciences subjects can progress, onto a range of careers including: teaching, lecturing, social work,, administration, the media, research, local government, human, resource management, careers advice and librarianship.

Course Assessment:
The course is assessed by a range of unit assessments including, closed-book examinations, projects, reports and essays.