School of Social and Community Studies

The School of Social & Community Studies offers a variety of courses aimed at the diverse student population, with the ethos of the School being one of opportunity and inclusion. Our core mainstream courses provide for a wide range of student needs and extends from specialist community programmes to labour market responsive Social Care courses.

Learners can access SEN and ESP programmes aimed at meeting the needs of those with additional educational needs. We offer classes for those wishing to develop their literacy skills and run a range of community programmes in conjunction with various partnership agencies with a focus on core skills and personal development.

Courses within the School of Social and Community Studies

• Access to College Course — Winter Leavers Programme

  Aimed at school leavers aged 15/16. This course has a focus on communications, numeracy, IT, guidance and personal so...

• Access to Social Studies

  This course aims to give opportunity to learners who may have been out of education for a number of years. Learners m...

• ALN Classes

  We offer a well established range of ALN classes which take place within the Adelphi Centre at various times througho...

• ESOL Classes

  We offer a variety of general English courses. Learners have the opportunity to undertake SQA accredited units from A...

• HNC Social Care

  The HNC Social Care Award is tailored to meet the requirements of the social care sector in line with regulation of t...

• HNC Social Care — Evening

  The HNC Social Care Award is tailored to meet the requirements of the social care sector in line with regulation of t...

• Introduction to Counselling

  This course aims to give students a basic introduction into the key themes of counselling using a variety of teaching...

• Leadership and Management for Care Services

  This is a nationally recognised award accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority and is suitable for those w...

• Learning for Living — City and Guilds Personal Development & Learning Award for Unpaid Careers

  This is the first qualification of its kind, specifically designed to help unpaid carers back into paid employment or...

• NQ Social Care

  This course offers the opportunity to study a range of care units which will give an overview of the various dimensio...

• Prince's Trust Team Programme

  This personal development programme is aimed at young people between the ages of 16-25. The programme aims to increas...

• Supported Learning Section Development Programme Year 1 (2 Year Course)

  This course provides a two-year College experience for students with moderate/severe learning difficulties supporting...

• Supported Learning Section Development Programme Year 2

  This course provides a two-year College experience for students with moderate/severe learning difficulties supporting...

• Supported Learning Section Foundation Programme

  This course provides a one-year College experience for students with moderate/severe learning difficulties. The whole...

• Supported Learning Section Foundation Programme 2

  This course provides a one-year College experience for students with moderate/severe learning difficulties. The whole...

• Supported Learning Section Schools Link Programme

  A part time programme aimed at young learners with moderate/severe learning difficulties who are still at school...

• SVQ Level II Care/SVQ Level III Health & Social Care

  SVQ’s are an affirmation of the workers competence to practice in their job role and area of responsibility. All asse...

• SVQ Level IV Health & Social Care (Adults)

  SVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care is a work based qualification. All assessment is carried out in the work place ...

• Transitions

  Programmes for young people with Asperger’s Syndrome. The social aspects of College Life are fully explored. The cour...

• Transitions School Link Programme

  This is an Access to FE course designed for learners with Aspergers Syndrome who have not yet left school and who wou...