Social Science Highers Programme Higher

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. Including studying 

Highers in:

  • English
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

 

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?

    • Full Time
    • Part Time

    Face-to-Face


    How long will my course last?


    1 Years

    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 you wish to study on a part time basis there is a cost of £350 per subject. 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?

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    I want to apply in 2020/21

    Apply for the Full Time Social Science Highers Programme  Full Time

    Apply for Part Time Social Science Highers Programme  Part Time

    This will take you to the Part Time Social Science Highers Programme. (Please note if studying part time there is a cost of £350 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver).

    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.