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Diploma of Social Science

Edinburgh College

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A social science degree built around social policy, With a second subject chosen from several options.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Social Science can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
And communicate findings to diverse audiences. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Policy analysis
Social research
Social work
Community work
Youth work
Civil service
Charitable sector
Public administration
NGO sector
Journalism and media

Curriculum

Social Policy is the core subject
Available only in this degree. First year adds Sociology
Critical Skills for Social Sciences and one of Anthropology
Economics
Geography
History or Philosophy. Years two and three continue with Social Policy and one first-year subject as a double major. Study abroad gives a four-year degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

Higher English at Grade C or above plus one further Higher at C from specified subjects
Interview.

Accepted academic background

12 years of school education with satisfactory results in relevant subjects, Non-UK qualification equivalent to at least SCQF level 6, Online interview (portfolio/audition for creative courses).

Language tests

IELTS 6

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements and the English test requirement on the course page and the international pages. Complete the online International Student Application Form. Upload qualifications
Passport
Current UK visa if any
SELT certificate and personal statement. Attend the Admissions and Visa Interview on Zoom if invited. Receive the Conditional Offer
Return the Course Acceptance Form and pay the deposit
Typically 100% of the course fee. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Receive pre-arrival information (accommodation
Airport pick-up
Induction).

Other costs

Tuition per year	£8,736 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£10,539 GBP

Program details

Campus	Sighthill Campus
Faculty or school	Health, Wellbeing and Social Sciences
Department	Department of Social Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.