Social Science SCQF Level 6

Calendar iconStudy mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.

Mortar board iconCourse type: SCQF Level 6

Pen iconStart in: August

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.

Clock iconDuration: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years

Book and tick iconHow: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.

What is special about this course?

This course continues exploration of the world of Social Science. You will learn about how society works and how people interact with each other. There will be lots of discussion and group work with the opportunity to study important and challenging issues in society. 

Entry requirements

  • Three National 5 passes in relevant subjects at C grade or above, including English, or
  • National Certificate in Social Science level 5

You will study:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Communication
  • History (at level 6)

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Face-to-face

How long will my course last?

1 Year
    • Beechwood Campus

Start date

August

Fees

Fee information for FULL TIME Further Education courses

If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course.  Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.

Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible. 

Full-time per year

£1,790

£1,844

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:

Full-time

£6,149

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:

Full time

£6,149

 Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

Fee information for PART TIME Further Education courses

A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.

Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

Part-time (per credit)

£122

£126

Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

Part-time (per credit)

£500

Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

Additional costs

You will be required to purchase textbooks as part of this course (between £50 and £100). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered. http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/funding/

What can I do on completion of my course?

There will 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. 

Apply for Social Science SCQF Level 6

I want to start in 2026/27

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Inverness. UHI Inverness 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.