University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Social Sciences
HNC, 1 years
Typical offer rate
75–85%
high entry
UHI's Social Sciences is an HNC providing an introductory grounding in the disciplines that study human society, including sociology, psychology and related fields, within a one-year programme. It suits students seeking a recognised qualification before progressing to further study. Offers go to most who meet the grades.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Social Sciences at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a 75–85% chance of an offer, high by UK standards. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Unimetrica estimates your individual offer likelihood for this course from your predicted grades and profile. It shows how it fits into your best five UCAS choices.
Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- UCAS tariff: 21–24 points
About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
The University of the Highlands and Islands is a network of colleges and research centres across the north of Scotland, from Perth to Shetland, bringing higher education to some of the country's remotest communities.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Social Sciences
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.