PDA Social Sciences SCQF level 7

The four PDAs in History, Politics, Psychology and Sociology at SCQF level 7 cover the following specialist skills and high-level transferable skills:

  • an understanding of a Social Sciences discipline
  • an understanding of the contribution of a Social Sciences discipline to the modern world and human behaviour
  • an open-minded, critical and evaluative approach to study
  • examination techniques
  • knowledge and understanding of the importance of evidence-based research, including investigation and research skills
  • knowledge of competing views, perspectives, theories and evidence relating to a social science discipline
  • skills in managing and prioritising information

History

In History, learners will discover how to examine and explain major developments within human societies and the impact they have had. Learners will develop an enquiring mind and skills of evaluation. They will use historical sources to support an interpretation, compare and contrast different approaches/responses to events.

Politics

Politics introduces learners to political concepts and theories of the state. Evaluating concepts and applying them to theories is central to an understanding of politics. Political structures and decision making processes will also be covered.

Psychology

In Psychology learners will discover the historical development of psychology since the 19th Century; four of the major schools of thought that have influenced development and the famous psychologists who have shaped the discipline.

Sociology

Sociology, as a discipline, has emerged from a historical context of social change. Learners will develop a sociological imagination and understanding of modern society by applying sociological theories to studies and sociological debates on a range of topics.

This qualification is available through colleges. It has been designed to be delivered as a taught course and will normally be available as a combination of lectures and self-directed study.

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