UCAS code 143L
The Social Sciences HNC will help you to find answers to the bigger questions in our society.
You will examine why it is that some people do not fit in; if democracy works; if young offenders should be imprisoned and what it is that makes people commit acts of terrorism.
If you want to find out what is happening around you: in your home, in your street, in society and in the world, then this is the course for you.
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
Mandatory units are:
Option units may include:
Option units available may vary depending on study location, for more information contact your chosen campus
September
For students normally domiciled in Scotland or the European Union/EEA (outside of the UK) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
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Full-time per year | £1,285 | £1,285 |
Part-time (per HN credit) | £86 | £86 |
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) and with a term time address in Scotland studying this course, the following fees apply:
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
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Full-time per year | £6,510 | £6,720 |
Part-time (per HN credit) | £434 | £448 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
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Full-time per year | £6,510 | £6,720 |
Part-time (per HN credit)** | £434 | £448 |
*There is no part-time study option for Tier 4 sponsored international students.
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.
Your HNC Social Sciences qualification will open up a number of career opportunities in the public, private and voluntary sectors
You can progress to the second year of the BA (Hons) Social Sciences degree or to one of our range of single and joint honours degrees in history, Scottish history, politics and sociology and criminology.
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International applicants should apply using the UHI International application form. Please download and print the form, complete and return using the address indicated. More information is available for international applicants at our international student page
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). UHI 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 gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.