Introduction to Social Sciences
Overview
A 5-month taster programme (January-June) for those with an interest in the Social Sciences disciplines. Topics available will be selected from a variety of potential subjects such as Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Politics, History, English and core skills.
You will be assessed on an ongoing basis. There is no final examination.
Entry
Candidates will preferably have already achieved National 5 qualifications in several areas; although other backgrounds may be considered.
Important note: All applicants must submit a personal statement and include all qualification details within their application.
Learn
Those undertaking the programme will have the opportunity to acquire a taster for various Social Sciences subjects and to use this as a basis for their progression planning.
HND Social Sciences - Year 1
- Location:Cumbernauld, Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:25 August 2025
- SCQF level: 7
NC Social Sciences Level 5
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 5
NC Social Sciences Level 6
- Location:Motherwell, Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
NQ Certificate of Preparation for Police Examination and Recruitment (COPPER)
- Location:Cumbernauld
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 5
SWAP Access to Social Sciences
- Location:Cumbernauld, Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
HND Social Sciences - Year 2
- Location:Cumbernauld, Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:25 August 2025
- SCQF level: 8
NQ Psychology with Criminology
- Location:Cumbernauld, Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
NQ Continuing Education with Higher English and Nat 5 Maths
- Location:Cumbernauld
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
NQ Introduction to Teaching
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
Forensic Psychology
- Location:Online
- Duration:18 weeks
- Mode:Evening
- Starting:28 January 2025
- SCQF level: 6
British Sign Language (BSL) - An Introduction
- Location:Kirkintilloch, Coatbridge
- Duration:18 weeks
- Mode:Part-time
- Starting:28 January 2025, 30 January 2025
- SCQF level: 3
NQ Psychology and Understanding Mental Health
- Location:Motherwell, Cumbernauld
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
NQ Criminology and Forensic Studies
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
SWAP Access to ESOL with Business
- Location:Coatbridge
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
NQ Creative Writing Within Professional Industries
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
British Sign Language: Level 4
- Location:Kirkintilloch, Motherwell
- Duration:18 weeks
- Mode:Part-time
- Starting:28 January 2025, 27 January 2025
- SCQF level: 4
Introduction to Police Studies
- Location:Cumbernauld
- Duration:18 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:27 January 2025
- SCQF level: 4
NQ Criminology with Cybersecurity
- Location:Cumbernauld
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
BA Social Sciences - Year 3
- Location:Motherwell
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:01 September 2025
- SCQF level: 9
SWAP Access to Secondary Teaching
- Location:Cumbernauld
- Duration:36 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:18 August 2025
- SCQF level: 6
Crime In Society
- Location:Online
- Duration:18 weeks
- Mode:Evening
- Starting:28 January 2025
- SCQF level: 6
Fast-Track to HNC/D Social Sciences
- Location:Cumbernauld
- Duration:18 weeks
- Mode:Full-time
- Starting:27 January 2025
- SCQF level: 6