Course contact details
UHI Course Information Line
Phone:01463 279190
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH
Social Sciences
- HND
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Inverness
- Awarded by:
- Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA
Course summary
If you're curious about how the world works and have an interest in areas like history, criminal justice, sociology, politics, or psychology, our HND Social Sciences is the ideal choice for you.
Taught by a team of experts, this course dives into the study of people and society, helping you understand how Scotland and the UK have developed into what they are today. You'll explore a range of subjects while also gaining valuable, transferable skills that are essential for the workplace or further study.
Throughout the course, you'll learn to handle complex information, interpret statistics, and develop your research, analytical, and communication skills. You’ll also enhance your critical thinking skills around social and cultural issues, equipping you to navigate real-world challenges, whether you're considering pursuing a degree or exploring a new career path.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 243L
- Institution code:
- H49
- Campus name:
- Inverness
- Campus Code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 1 is HNC Social Sciences.
Direct entry to year two may be possible with HNC Social Sciences with 15 credits and at least a C in the graded unit.
International applicants
International students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK are welcome to apply to UHI Inverness campus only. Part-time study is not open to international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Entry requirements
Scottish HNCPass
HNC Social Sciences with 15 credits and C or above in graded unit
Year 1 of this course is the HNC Social Sciences.
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | Minimum score of 50 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 69 | Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:
Further information on English Language Requirements can be found via the following link.https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/eligibility/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
UHI is committed to achieving widening access, and achieving a fair balance of entrants to higher education. Widening access can be broadly defined as ‘ensuring fair access to higher education’. Widening access is principally about ensuring that those who have the ability and potential to benefit from a higher education, irrespective of their background or economic circumstances can do so.
Learn more on the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For full information on fees please see our Undergraduate Tuition Fees page at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/ug/
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
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