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HNC: Social Sciences SCQF Level 7

This course offers routes into a range of degree courses, employment, and vocational training. It focuses on the systematic study of people and society. It also aims to develop transferable skills including communication, analytical ability and the handling of complex information.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Dunfermline City Campus
  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • One year full-time
  • Two years part-time

What skills will I learn?

  • Problem solving
  • Group work
  • Evaluative skills 

What will I study?

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • History
  • Research methodology
  • Criminology
  • 'Big Data'
  • Graded unit one exam

Application Information

What further study options are available?

What career opportunities are there?

  • Teaching
  • Community education
  • Human resources
  • Social researcher
  • Social worker
  • Probation officer
  • Psychologist