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Certificate: Social Science and Self

Explore Society, Understand Yourself, Develop Your Skills Are you interested in understanding social issues, current events, and how people think, interact, and work together? This course provides an introduction to the concepts, methods, and disciplines within Social Science while helping you develop interpersonal, academic, and employability skills.

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Level:

Broadly Comparable to SCQF Level 4

Duration:

  • One year, full-time.
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Who is this course for?

  • This one-year, full-time course (broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4) is ideal for students who have just left school, are returning to full-time education, or anyone with a curiosity about society and human behaviour.
  • Important: This is an academic course. Evidence of the ability to study at National 4 level is preferred.
  • This course is not suitable for students under the age of 16 due to the content covered.

What skills will I learn?

  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration and team work
  • Cultural and societal awareness
  • Personal awareness and employability

What will I study?

  • You will explore local and social issues, developing skills and knowledge through a variety of engaging topics:
    • Social Issues – discussions on poverty, social exclusion, crime, and health in the local area
    • History – exploring how the past and present are connected, looking at history within the local area
    • Literacy – practical skills for research, communication, and analysis - this is linked with the Scots Language
    • Personal Development and Employability – building teamwork, problem-solving, self-awareness, and work-ready skills

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • Progression to Social Science and Self Level 5
  • Progression to Pathways to Social Science.
  • Other SCQF Level 5 Courses across the college

What career opportunities are there?

  • Social Worker
  • Community Development Officer
  • Charity/Non-Profit Worker
  • Teacher
  • Market Research
  • Human Resources
  • Public Relations
  • Journalist
  • Criminologist
  • Psychologist

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