Course Levels
Introductory courses to HNCs, HNDs and Degrees
Campus Locations
Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy & Glenrothes
Study Options
Full Time only
Applications Open
Start studying in February or August 2024
Why Choose the Social Sciences at Fife College?
Life is one big system of chaos, driven by human behaviour and relationships. If you want to understand more about how societies establish resilient structures to maintain social order as well as promote policy, democracy and equality then choose one of our courses in social science.
You will gain a vast range of knowledge and understanding of society, culture and human interaction and learn to perceive the world in a different way.
Whichever path you take you will leave with a well-rounded transferable skillset, ready to specialise in your chosen area and find employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations.
Our Social Sciences Courses
We offer courses in the following subjects:
Social Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Primary Education
What kind of job could I do?
Additional Support Needs Teacher
Community Educator
Counsellor
Human Resources
Primary School Teacher
Probation Officer
Psychologist
Public Services Worker
Social Worker
.…and many more
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 HNC/HND Social Sciences courses provide articulation routes for direct entry to either year two or three of a related degree with our partner universities, including
Aberdeen University
Abertay University
Glasgow Caledonian University
Heriot Watt University
Open University
Queen Margaret University
Robert Gordon University
Stirling University
University of the Highlands & Islands
University of St. Andrews
University of West Scotland
What Happens after I Apply?
There are four possible outcomes from your interview:
(For courses where an interview is not required, you may be asked for additional information e.g. a portfolio, before a decision is made.)
1. 
Unconditional offer: you have met all the entry requirements and your place is guaranteed.
2. Conditional offer: your place is secured pending meeting the entry requirements.
3. You may be added to a waiting list: you have met all entry requirements; however, the course is full.
If any spaces become available, you will be contacted nearer the course start date.
4. Unsuccessful: speak to our Guidance Team.
They may be able to help you find another suitable course.
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Hear What Our Students Have To Say
"I think the course has helped me immensely in terms of what I want to do after I complete the course." Find out how Chloe is progressing in Social Sciences as a steppingstone to a degree.
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With the cost of living crisis set to rise higher and higher, we have put in place a number of measures to help support our students during their studies at Fife College through these hard times. Find out more:
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