Fast Track to HNC Social Sciences and HNC Counselling: January Start

Overview

What will I learn?

This January start course provides a quick route to HNC Social Sciences or HNC Counselling - learning a range of social sciences and counselling subjects at level 6 (Higher) such as:

• Politics
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Contemporary Issues
• Communication
• Psychology Statistics
• Introduction to Counselling
• History

As well as developing the academic skills and knowledge of Social Sciences and Counselling, students will also develop personal skills and qualities essential for academic success. This will be enhanced through completion of an online Prep for Higher Education course to develop study skills, academic writing and research skills

What qualifications do I need?

Minimum requirements are 4 passes at National 5 with two of these being at B level.

Subjects must include National 5 English with a strong preference for social subjects among the other 3.

We will consider passes in subjects which have a substantial degree of written analysis and/ or statistical skills.

We would welcome applications from mature students (out of education for at least 5 years) who don’t have any formal qualifications or who’s qualifications are out of date.

What can I do after?

Successful completion of this course can lead to transition onto our HNC Social Sciences and HNC Counselling courses or our Access to Humanities, Business and Law (for mature students). Alternatively, students can progress onto the NC Level 6 Social Sciences course.

Progression will depend upon successfully completing all units on the course as well as having an excellent attendance record and suitable student profile provided at the end of the year.

SCQF 6

Programme Information

Start: 20 January 2025

Duration: 18 weeks/The course will be delivered on campus with the occasional class being taught online.

Time:9am-4pm