Posted on: 27/05/24
Social Sciences
Are you curious about what drives human behaviour - why people think, act, and interact the way they do? Do you wonder how communities are shaped by culture, politics, and history, or how global issues like inequality and crime influence everyday life?
Studying Social Sciences at Fife College gives you the chance to explore the complexity of the world around us, from individual psychology to wider social structures, from past events to present challenges, and from local issues to global systems.
Whether you’re driven to address inequality, support others, shape policy, or simply gain deeper insight into human behaviour, this is an excellent place to begin.
Why choose Social Sciences
Social Sciences is not just about observing society, it’s about understanding it and contributing to positive change through the study of subjects such as:
- Psychology – how the human mind works
- Sociology – how society is structured and how people relate to one another
- History – how past events continue to influence the present
- Criminology – what drives crime and how societies respond to it
- Philosophy – how we think about truth, morality, and the big questions that shape human life
Our lecturers are experts in their fields who bring real-world examples into the classroom and are committed to helping you succeed.
Through lively discussions, projects, and independent research they'll encourage critical thinking, clear communication, and practical application of your knowledge - skills that are valued by employers and universities alike.
You'll investigate how people and societies develop, adapt, and impact one another. You’ll question assumptions, challenge viewpoints, and learn to see the world from multiple perspectives.
Social Sciences open doors to a wide range of study and career options, including university degrees in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, History, Politics, or Education, and careers in teaching, community work, social research, youth work, criminal justice, journalism, and public policy.
By the end of your studies, you won’t just understand how society works - you’ll have the knowledge, confidence, and skills to help make it better.
Progress to a degree
Did you know that studying for an HNC or HND qualification is the equivalent of first year (HNC) or second year (HND) of a degree at university? Our courses provide articulation routes for direct entry to either year 2 or 3 of a related degree at a wide range of our partner universities.
Our HNC/HND Social Sciences courses provide articulation routes for direct entry to either year two or three of a related degree with one of our partner universities.
Find out more about degree pathways.
