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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 143L

Social Sciences

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Oban, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£7,440Home Fee
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the HNC Social Sciences at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Oban, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Social Sciences HNC will help you to find answers to the bigger questions in our society. This course is designed to help you see the world differently. We are all exposed to so much information in our daily lives that it can be difficult to assess what is real and what is ‘fake’: HNC Social Sciences is the perfect course for students who want to develop the skills to search for the truth. International tuition fees are £8,925 per year, home/UK fees are £7,440 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Social Sciences
Sociological Perspectives and Society
Psychology of Human Behaviour
Political Systems and Power
Historical Analysis and Social Change
Research Methods and Critical Thinking
Contemporary Social Issues
Criminology and Social Control
UCAS Code:143L
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

D

preferably including English, History or Modern Studies. Subjects can also include Sociology or Psychology.

UCAS Points21

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,925

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£8,925

Home Student Fee

£7,440

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,500£18,500£23,000
5 years£15,500£21,500£28,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 42% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 33% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
50%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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