Social Services

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

D

About this course

The HNC Social Services is a nationally recognised qualification and a valued award for people who want to work in a variety of social service settings, supporting individuals with varying needs.

You will gain an understanding of the values and principles of social services and learn how to integrate those values with necessary skills and knowledge, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice in line with the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice.

Successful completion of the award will enable you to gain access to employment within a social service setting.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades D
Scottish Higher C

Study Options

This course is available in 7 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Elgin

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Kirkwall

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Perth

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Lerwick

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Oban

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Inverness

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Thurso

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
2461 Social workers
1172 Social services managers and directors
2223 Speech and language therapists
3111 Laboratory technicians
3219 Health associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Elgin
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies