Sociology
Sociology offers opportunities for learners to investigate human society, cultures and social issues. The courses encourage learners to ask questions about the social world we live in. They also encourage evidence-based explanations for human social behaviour.
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Updates and announcements
14-FEB-2018
The following document details the thresholds that can be applied to unit assessment in the Higher Sociology course, which were introduced from session 2016-17 onwards. It also includes thresholds that can be applied to the freestanding SCQF level 5 units.
22-JUN-2017
Centres need to apply for approval before delivering Sociology qualifications for the first time.
Teachers and lecturers delivering or assessing Sociology are required to have completed at least two years successful study of Sociology at University or Higher National Diploma (HND) level.
Individuals undertaking the internal verifier role for Sociology must have sufficient subject knowledge to understand the content of assessments and national standards for the course. They also need to be able to confirm that reliable assessment judgements have been made. Internal verifiers are not required to have completed two years study of Sociology at University or HND level.
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