Course Summary

Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, this two-year course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in public services. This full-time course will prepare you for a diverse range of career opportunities, including professions within the Armed Forces, Police, Fire, Prison, and NHS Ambulance Services, as well as the Civil Service and Crown Prosecution Service. The HND in Public Services is a vocational programme, providing you with a firm grounding in the key concepts of management and leadership. Comprising a range of core and optional modules, you will gain an understanding of the governmental, sociological and psychological aspects of a career in public services, and how they relate to professional practice. Providing the foundations for further study or employment, this HND offers you the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and related skills through a combination of theoretical study and practical experience. The programme considers practical experience, including various outdoor excursions, to be an equally integral part of your learning, alongside classroom-based study. This multifaceted approach enables you to not only develop your leadership skills in the classroom but also to apply them in the field. Features and Benefits - Study a course that provides you with the essential skills and experience to enhance your employability or prepare you for further study. - Study in a supportive environment, with a range of services at your fingertips to help you reach your full potential. - Loughborough College was awarded TEF Gold 2019. - Be a full member of Loughborough Students Union- consistently voted No.1 for student experience.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Modules: Small Scale Research Project, Custodial Care in England & Wales, Fair Treatment in Public Services, Organisations and Behaviour, Justice and Punishment, Emergency Planning and the Public Services, Human Resources in the Public Services & Psychology of Human and Criminal Resources Year 2 Modules: Personal and Professional Development, Government, Decision Making and the Public Services, Managing Public Services Finance, Research Project, Aspects of Criminal Law for Public Services, The Global Environment & Employability Skills

Course Details – Assessment Method

The programme uses a variety of assessment techniques to ensure that you can demonstrate the range of learning outcomes. Subject knowledge and understanding is assessed through examinations, coursework essays, coursework reports, individual or group presentations, written evaluations, debates and posters will be used as other forms of assessment. These also assess a range of transferable skills, including confidence in academic written communication

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L435

Institution code: L77

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


We welcome applications from mature students over the age of 21 and may be flexible in our normal offer if you show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience of working within the industry.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 7750.0 Year 1
International 7750.0 Year 1
England 7750.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7750.0 Year 1
Scotland 7750.0 Year 1
Wales 7750.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 7750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The cost of some activities are not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees can be found on our website.

Provider information

Radmoor Road
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Loughborough
LE11 3BT

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