Social Sciences HND

What is special about this course?

If you're curious about how the world works and have an interest in areas like history, criminal justice, sociology, politics, or psychology, our HND Social Sciences is the ideal choice for you.

Taught by a team of experts, this course dives into the study of people and society, helping you understand how Scotland and the UK have developed into what they are today. You'll explore a range of subjects while also gaining valuable, transferable skills that are essential for the workplace or further study.

Throughout the course, you'll learn to handle complex information, interpret statistics, and develop your research, analytical, and communication skills. You’ll also enhance your critical thinking skills around social and cultural issues, equipping you to navigate real-world challenges, whether you're considering pursuing a degree or exploring a new career path.

Special features

• Taught by a team of experts
• Relevant to Scotland and the Highlands today

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.

Entry requirements

• For entry to level 8, HND, you must have successfully completed HNC Social Sciences with all 15 credits and at least a 'C' in the Graded Unit
• You must also have regular and reliable access to the internet and a computer in order to take advantage of our full range of online learning services, which include support from your tutors and fellow UHI students as well as access to UHI’s Virtual Learning Environment and vast online learning library. Click here for more information on the minimum requirements. 

Year 1 - HND

You will study the following core modules:

• An investigation into the social sciences
• Criminology
• Graded unit 2
• Graded unit 3
• History C
• Politics C
• Politics D
• Psychology C
• Sociology C
• Sociology D

Fees

Scottish

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

• EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
• EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
• EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.

Funding

UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.

Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.

Additional costs

Most of the core texts will be available via UHI E:books, but if you wish to buy your own copies this will cost approximately £100.