Part-Time HNC Social Sciences

HNC Social Sciences

Course Summary:
Designed to provide opportunities to gain a recognised qualification for employment in a variety of areas or an entry qualification to related university degree courses.

Course Content:
A choice of Social Science subjects selected from: Psychology Politics
Economics
Philosophy
Sociology
History
Geography
Criminology

All students study Research Methods, Psychology, Sociology and Personal Development Planning

Assessment:
Continuous, exam and essay based
Final graded examination

Duration:
1 year (August - June)

Attendance:
Langside Campus:
Full-time
Part-time

Possible Progression Routes:
Employment in a variety of positions in related areas
HND in Social Sciences
Degree courses in Arts/Social Sciences including possible progression to 2nd year at Glasgow Caledonian University, University of the West of Scotland and some other universities. Langside College enjoys a special arrangement with the University of Glasgow and Strathclyde University under a Supported Selection Procedure which can lead to the waiving of some entrance requirements to Year 1 of Social Science Degree courses