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About West College Scotland

West College Scotland is modern, ambitious and innovative. Created on 1 August 2013 by the merger of Clydebank College, Reid Kerr College in Paisley and James Watt College in Greenock, the College has 30,000 students and 1,200 staff, making it one of the biggest educational institutions in the country. This large scale allows us to provide greater choice to students, better facilities and enhanced services.

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HNC SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Start date:   August 2024
• Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 7
• Course Type:   Full-time
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This course is for those who want to learn about competing views, perspectives, theories and evidence in social science subjects such as psychology, sociology and philosophy . You will explore the historical development of these subject areas and investigate specific topics and apply your knowledge.    

Read about Marissa Smith's West Lothian College experience here

Cameron Glasgow used his HNC in Social Sciences as a springboard into the world of politics. Find out more here

What the course includes

The course includes:  

• Psychology   
• Sociology  
• Criminology  
• Research methodology  
• Variety of other units  

Why choose this course

You will have the opportunity to develop skills that will fully prepare you for higher education at u niversity e.g. critical and evaluative thinking, problem solving, communication and presentation skills.  

The course will also include opportunities to attend subject specific conferences, go on visits and meet people who are working within the sector.  

This course has given me a sense of direction academically. It has also provided a better structure of knowledge and allowing me to build on it. Darren Brown, HNC Social Science

This course has reignited my interest in learning and allowed me to discover a true passion for philosophy and history within the broad subject matter of social science. Maxwell Beavitt, HNC Social Science

Entry requirements

• Two Highers – One Grade C and One Grade B.  
• One of the Highers must be English or equivalent, and one other relevant subject for example, RMPS, psychology, sociology, modern studies, history, geography  
• Already achieved a level 6 social science course.
• We also encourage those with relevant experience to apply.  

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.    

Where it leads

Education:  HND Social Science at another college or degree courses in psychology, sociology, politics or social science-oriented degrees such as criminology. This may give access to other degree areas not listed here.  

Employment:  A variety of employment roles as a result of the transferable skills developed in this qualification. This could lead to roles e.g. in the health, civil services, criminal justice and the third sector.  

Interview arrangements

If you are invited for an interview, plan to be in college for around two hours. Please bring evidence of your qualifications and the following prepared personal statement (maximum 300 words):  

• Qualifications  
• Work experience/volunteering experience/life experience  
• Personal qualities and interests  
• Reasons for applying for the course  

The interview involves:  

• Information session  
• Individual discussion  

      And/or  

• Group discussion  

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There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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Authorised Academic Transcripts for Current and Former Students

We can provide authorised academic transcripts for the majority of taught programmes from UWS and from its predecessor institutions (University of Paisley; Bell College of Technology; and Paisley College of Technology). 

Authorised transcripts which relate to study undertaken prior to 1992 have to be compiled manually, and may contain less detail than those relating to more recent programmes of study.

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Transcripts can be requested in person at the  Hub or Student Link  on your campus.

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We aim to provide the transcript within 5 working days after receipt of the application form, although transcripts relating to study prior to 1992 which have to be prepared manually may take longer.

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Current students should collect their transcripts from the Hub at Paisley, or the Student Link at Ayr, Dumfries or Lanarkshire campus.

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Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

Free online course provided by West College Scotland, a Further and Higher Education College with campuses and learning centres based in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley.

This course is available on the West College Scotland website.

Description

This course is ideal for those who have completed the Level 2 in Counselling Skills, as CPD to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies or for those wanting more knowledge about counselling skills or maybe considering a career in Counselling.

The demand for Counselling has increased dramatically recently. People may seek Counselling at different points in their lives for mental health, bereavement, past life events or to overcome trauma to name a few.

This course will help you to gain knowledge and understanding including units:

• Developing Counselling Skills
• Theoretical Approaches in the use of Counselling Skills
• Working ethically with Counselling Skills
• Counselling Skills and Diversity
• Counselling Skills and Personal Development

This is a marked course which requires short essay style answers to allow your assigned marker to be able to identify that you have understood the skills and knowledge to meet the awarding body standards. 

Part of this course also requires you to be either recorded on video carrying out counselling skills, or to be able to obtain a witness statement from someone in a counsellor role or that has counselling qualifications.

This is a fully online course, you will be emailed with a login to access the course and assessments.

About West College Scotland

West College Scotland is a Further and Higher Education College with campuses and learning centres based in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley.

West College Scotland have courses for all ages and abilities, with a wide range of full-time, part-time and training and development courses. Online Learning with West College Scotland gives you the flexibility to study in a way that suits your lifestyle and commitments.

For twenty years, West College Scotland has pioneered Online Learning in Scottish education. They offer a wide range of courses which you can study in a way which suits you. You might be in a job and looking to improve your qualifications or you may want to study in your leisure time.

Find out more, enquire or book via the West College Scotland website.

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