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Advanced Certificate: Pathway to Social Sciences

Discover more about Sociology, Psychology, History, and Criminology to explore specialised theories, research methods, and case studies. Developing an understanding about how different social science disciplines link together.

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Level:

SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Dunfermline City Campus
  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • One year full-time

What skills will I learn?

  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Research skills communication
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration and team work
  • Cultural and societal awareness

What will I study?

  • Sociology
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Philosophy

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • Progression to HNC Social Sciences Progression to other HNC level courses across the college

What career opportunities are there?

  • Social Worker
  • Community Development Officer
  • Charity/Non-Profit Worker
  • Teacher
  • Market Research
  • Human Resources
  • Public Relations
  • Journalist
  • Criminologist
  • Psychologist