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HND: Social Sciences

This course offers routes into a range of degree courses, employment, and vocational training. It focuses on the systematic study of people and society. It also aims to develop transferable skills including communication, analytical ability, and the handling of complex information.

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Level:

SCQF Level 8

Study Mode:

  • Full time Yr2

Location:

  • Dunfermline City Campus
  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • Direct Entry to HND - One year Full Time
  • Please note direct entry requires full, successful completion of the HNC Social Science with 15 SQA credits

Who is this course for?

Those with full, successful completion of HNC Social Science with 15 SQA credits

What skills will I learn?

  • Communication skills
  • Academic study
  • Research skills

What will I study?

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • History
  • Research methodology/research issues
  • Criminology
  • 'Big Data'
  • Graded Unit exams and project

Application Information

What further study options are available?

Entire degree delivered at Fife College:
  • BA: Learning Difficulties/Disabilities
  • BA (Hons): Social Sciences.
  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information.

What career opportunities are there?

  • Teaching
  • Community education
  • Human resources
  • Social researcher
  • Social worker
  • Probation officer
  • Psychologist