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KEY FEATURES
This two year qualification links Central College with the University of Strathclyde?s Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. Successful learners will be awarded the Diploma of Higher Education in Social Sciences by the University of Strathclyde Glasgow. The subjects and course content have been specifically designed to allow successful learners to apply for articulation into the 3rd year of the BA Social Sciences Degree in the Faculty. The course is designed to offer flexibility: it may be possible for certain candidates who leave after one year, or who at the end of 2 years do not meet the requirements of the Diploma award, to be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences by the University.

COURSE CONTENT
A selection of core units includes:

YEAR 1: Politics; Psychology; Sociology; Economics

YEAR 2: During this year, two of the four principal subjects studied in year one, Sociology and Politics, are developed in more detail. These subjects are then pursued further in third year of the BA programme at the university.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of three Higher Grade passes at grade C or above, normally including English (or alternatively, suitable subjects such as Sociology, Modern Studies, History or Economics may be accepted) and two other passes at Standard Grade Band 2 (or equivalent). Intermediate 2 passes will also be considered.

NOTE: Applicants who attain 1 or 2 Higher Grade passes can usually be placed in HND in Social Sciences.