Course Summary

Whether your ambition extends to entering the uniformed services such as the Police Force, Fire and Rescue Service, or Armed Forces, or the non-uniformed public services, our HND could provide the perfect platform to start your career. You will explore the theory behind criminology, crime reduction and community safety, emergency planning, substance misuse culture, and justice and punishment. You will also learn about managing public sector finance, the psychology of human behaviour, and personal and professional development. **Progression Opportunities** The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals that are able to meet the demands of employers in the public services sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services is to equip students with public service skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global public services environment. The course provides education and training for a range of careers in public services, including, for example, local government, Civil Service, public administration, the armed forces, police force, fire and rescue services, ambulance (not paramedic), prison service and the charity and voluntary sector.

Course Details - Modules

Mental Health and Well-being Public Services in Contemporary Society Responding to Emergencies Training for Fitness and Health Fitness Preparation and Testing Serious and Organised Crime Theories of Crime Contemporary Sociological Issues

Course Details – Assessment Method

Course is assessed via coursework. All units are covered by modular with assignments.

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: PSS1

Institution code: N79

Campus Name: Wigston Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

A Levels including Public Services or similar

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at MMP

For further information please contact us on: 0330 058 3000 enquiries@nwslc.ac.uk

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

https://www.nwslc.ac.uk/course/hnd-public-services/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 58%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

England 5950.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5950.0 Year 1
Scotland 5950.0 Year 1
Wales 5950.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

There may be extra costs depending on trips and visits to the relevant services. There will also be guest speakers in relation to the Units that will be covered over the duration of this course.

Provider information

Hinckley Road
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Nuneaton
CV11 6BH

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