Social Sciences/Access To University Of Glasgow HNC (SCQF level 7)

Course description

City of Glasgow College is delighted to be working in partnership with the University of Glasgow to offer a new and exciting HNC Social Sciences programme offering direct articulation to Year 2 of many of the university's Social Sciences and Arts degree programmes.

The HNC in Social Sciences (SCQF level 7) develops knowledge and skills in areas such as human society and social relationships.

This qualification covers areas such as Sociology, Psychology, Research and other Social Sciences.

The University of Glasgow Engagement during HNC

Whilst studying the HNC at City of Glasgow College students will also be enrolled as University of Glasgow (UofG) students, benefitting from additional academic & induction sessions at the University's main campus, and access to the UofG Library, UofG student email, etc.

In order to qualify for the 2nd year at the University of Glasgow you must receive a positive reference from the college, achieve an A in the Graded Unit, and successfully complete all elements run by the University of Glasgow.

Subjects covered on the HNC include:

• Politics.



• Sociology.



• History.



• Psychology.



• Geography.



• Economics.



• Research.

Learning outcome

Careers

Employment prospects on completion of a higher education degree in social sciences include a wide range of areas including government, journalism, education, social services, the voluntary sector, and NGOs.

Continuing Study

This HNC will offer successful students direct year 2 entry to the following University of Glasgow undergraduate degrees:

• Politics.
• Sociology.
• International Relations.
• Social & Public Policy.
• Central & East European Studies.
• Economic & Social History.
• History.
• Philosophy.

You will be able to choose a range of Single or Joint Honours options from the subjects above. Many of these degrees can also be studied ‘with Quantitative Methods'.

Please note this programme does not provide a route into University of Glasgow degrees in Psychology.

If you pass the course but do not attain the entry requirements for the University of Glasgow you can continue to study at the college on HND Social Sciences or apply to other universities.