14 Short courses in Sociology in Scotland, United Kingdom

Become a confident ethnographic researcher and take your social research skills further with this flexible Ethnographic Research Project course at the University of Aberdeen.

This Newstart - Care and Communities course at Forth Valley College is aimed at learners who want to experience a range of academic and vocational subjects while improving their core skills.

This Social Sciences course at Dundee and Angus College offers preparation for HNC Social Sciences and possible progression to workplaces and/or other level 7 courses.

This Health and Wellbeing of Children, Young People and Families module at Robert Gordon University aims to provide you with an understanding and awareness of strategies and interventions to support child and family health and wellbeing.

The Childhood Practice course at Edinburgh College is the recognised qualification for a Support worker working with children and young people.

This Inequalities course at Robert Gordon University will explore and critically discuss the different dimensions of inequalities aligned to social, cultural, political, and contextual aspects, which can determine health outcomes at different stages in life.

The Working With Communities - An Introduction course at Edinburgh College has been designed for those who would like to know more about providing support, advice and guidance for people in a Community Learning and Development (CLD) context, through this work, develop and gain knowledge and skills of working with people in a variety of community environments.

Join this The Psychology of Social Bias course at the University of Aberdeen for a better understanding of social bias in the workplace and wider society.

Quantitative methods are central to social research. In this Quantitative Methods in Social Science course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll learn to carry out effective quantitative research.

This Introduction to Social Sciences and Self course at Edinburgh College takes you on a thought-provoking journey of discovery. It will help you understand yourself, your relationship with others and your place in the world. 

Develop your skills in qualitative research online. Learn how to carry out research interviews and focus groups ethically and successfully with this Research Interviews and Focus Groups in Social Science course at the University of Aberdeen.

Ethnography is a fascinating way to study people and cultures. Learn the methods ethnographers use to research, analyse and help us understand cultures around the world with this An Introduction to Ethnographic Research Methods course at the University of Aberdeen.

The Working With Communities - Youthwork qualification at Edinburgh College has been designed for those who provide support, advice and guidance for young people in a Community Learning and Development (CLD) context, and who, through this work, help develop the knowledge and skills of young people.

This course at Dundee and Angus College is suited to those returning to education without previous relevant qualifications or those wishing to develop a basic understanding of the Social Sciences in order to progress to Advanced Certificate in Social Sciences or other level 6 courses.