Course Summary

**Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Tier 4 visa**. **Location**: This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Hartlepool College (campus code 5, call 01429 295000) and with Darlington College (campus code 1, call 01325 503050). **Course overview**: Employment prospects in public services are vast and varied, whether in the uniformed or non-uniformed area. This course integrates work-related experience and the academic knowledge required for a career in public services. It provides you with a recognised qualification which will enhance your opportunities for potential employment within the police and fire services, the armed forces, local government, civil service, education, prison service and ambulance services. The course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in the public services sector, and will introduce a variety of analytical approaches and current issues. Students studying on this programme may have the opportunity to gain additional qualifications including Basic Expedition Leaders Award (BELA), BCU (Canoe/Kayak award), Foundation Safety and Rescue, Stewarding Award, First Aid Qualification. These additional qualifications may vary. **After the course**: This programme will appeal to anyone who is either considering a career in the uniformed public services or who aspires to being involved in a management role in a public services-related career.

Course Details - Modules

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course details link provided.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work and individual study. Assessment is entirely through the production of coursework for each module.

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: L430

Institution code: T20

Campus Name: Hartlepool College of Further Education

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

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject area.

40-48 tariff points from at least two A levels or equivalent. GCSE English and maths at grade C or above (grade 4 or above for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. The entry criteria is based on your ability to succeed and can be demonstrated in a variety of ways including appropriate training through work. All applicants will have the opportunity to attend an interview with college staff. Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Tier 4 visa.

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

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

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 80%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 86%

Fees and funding

England 6150.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6150.0 Year 1
Scotland 6150.0 Year 1
Wales 6150.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Find out more about fees and funding if you are from the UK here: tees.ac.uk/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance. Fees for EU applicants will be confirmed soon.

Provider information

Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX

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