Social Science Highers Programme SCQF Level 6
What is special about this course?
This course gives you the opportunity to study the social sciences in detail, and deepen your understanding of how society works and how people interact to make change. You will study Highers in:
- English
- Psychology
- Sociology
PLEASE NOTE A MAXIMUM OF THREE SUBJECTS CAN BE STUDIED IN ONE ACADEMIC YEAR.
Entry requirements
- Three passes at National 5 at B or above, or three passes at Intermediate 2 at B or above from the following: English, History, Philosophy, RMPS, French, Sociology, Psychology, Modern Studies, Geography, Maths or other related subjects.
- Three passes at Standard Grade 1 or 2 in the following: English, History, Philosophy, RMPS, French, Sociology, Psychology, Modern Studies, Geography, Maths or other related subjects.
- NC Social Science at Level 5 plus National 5 English at A or B.
Mature students
Mature students' accreditation of prior learning will be taken into consideration and you will be called for interview.
Highers in:
- English
- Psychology
- Sociology
How will I study my course?
Additional information for course delivery in 2021-22
This course will be delivered by blended learning - a combination of face to face and remote learning. You will attend campus in person one day per week and you will access timetabled sessions remotely, via your computer or device, three days per week.- Full Time
- Part Time
Face-to-Face
How long will my course last?
1 Year
Where can I study my course?
- Inverness Campus
Start date
August
Fees
For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.
Additional costs
Please note if studying part time there is a cost of approximately £350 per subject. (Based on 2020/21 price, 2021/22 price to be confirmed end March 2021). Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion:
- HNC Social Servicces
- BA (Hons) Social Science
- BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics
- BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology
- BA (Hons) Psychology
- BA (Hons) History and Politics
- There may be opportunities to gain employment in the private or public sector as well as the third sector, such as social services, social care, police and voluntary organisations.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for the Full Time Social Science Highers Programme Full Time
Apply for Part Time Social Science Highers Programme Part Time
Please note if studying part time there is a cost of approximately £350 per subject. (Based on 2020/21 price, 2021/22 price to be confirmed end March 2021. (Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver).
Funding - Course fees (uhi.ac.uk)
Please note that places are limited and some applications may be placed on a waiting list. We will inform you if this is the case.
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at Inverness College UHI. Inverness College operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.