Studying this course will give you the skills and knowledge required to begin a career in the Public Services and criminal justice sector. You will explore criminal psychology and behaviour, law and justice and crime reduction, as well as gaining an in-depth knowledge of the contemporary social and political issues affecting today’s criminal justice system. Through this course, you will develop essential skills such as time management, teamwork, self-motivation and leadership.
Topics in year one include: Organisational Structures and Culture; Mental Health and Wellbeing; Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment; Public Services in Contemporary Society. Additional units include: Law and the Legal System; Psychology of Human Behaviour; Crime Reduction and Community Safety; Small-scale Research Project in Public Services. Topics in year two include: Research Project; Reflective Professional Practice. Additional units include: Serious Organised Crime; Justice, Punishment and Rehabilitation; Theories of Crime; Understanding & Leading Change; Blue Light Collaboration.
The assessments are split 50/50 for Observation and Written Assignments, supported by coursework.
Additional requirements: You must be able to take part in overnight camping expeditions, day walks, water sports and physical fitness sessions. You should have the potential to pass the fitness and health requirements for your chosen public service career.
Where next?
On successful completion of the HND, depending on your grade, you may be able to complete a second or third ‘top-up’ year of a suitable degree. Alternatively, you will be well placed to pursue a career in a range of uniformed and non-uniformed public services.
Example job roles:
Police Officer, PCSO, Fire and Rescue Officer, Armed Forces (RAF, Army, Navy), Prison Officer, Revenue and Customs Officer, Boarder Force, Youth Worker, Probation Officer, Local Authority, The Criminal Justice System
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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:
NCH6
Institution code:
N34
Campus Name:
Queens Drive Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
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International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Level 3 qualifications in a related area such as Public Services, Criminology, Law, Sociology, Psychology.
YES 50 - 54%
Level 3 qualifications in a related area such as Public Services, Criminology, Law, Sociology, Psychology.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
Test
Grade
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IELTS (Academic)
5.5
No less than 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
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Unistats information
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0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
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Fees and funding
England
6750.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6750.0
Year 1
Scotland
6750.0
Year 1
Wales
6750.0
Year 1
International
8450.0
Year 1
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Provider information
New College Drive
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Swindon
SN3 1AH
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