Study Social Services - HNC at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in the UK, Applied Life Studies
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What will I learn?

The HNC Social Services is a nationally recognised qualification and a valued award for people who want to work in a variety of social service settings, supporting individuals with varying needs.You will gain an understanding of the values and principles of social services and learn how to integrate those values with necessary skills and knowledge, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice in line with the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice.Successful completion of the award will enable you to gain access to employment within a social service setting.

Which department am I in?

Applied Life Studies

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£9,460.00 (US$ 12,217) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Moray

UHI Moray,

Moray Street,

Elgin,

Scotland,

IV30 1JJ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£9,460.00 (US$ 12,217) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Shetland

UHI Shetland,

Gremista,

Lerwick,

Scotland,

ZE1 0PX, Scotland, United Kingdom

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