This course can be studied full-time over 1 year, achieving a Higher National Certificate in Public Services qualification, or over 2 years, achieving a Higher National Diploma in Public Services qualification.
This course 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. Upon successful completion you would be considered for advanced entry onto a relevant degree.
This course looks in-depth at the skills required in the management of the public services, whether this is within uniformed or non-uniformed public services, e.g. Armed Forces, Emergency Services, Customs and Excise or the Home Office. Should you want to join the Armed Forces as an officer, or consider any of the other uniformed or non-uniformed public services, then this course will enhance your teamwork and leadership skills and set you up with the confidence and personal development to attain your goals. You will be introduced to all aspects of public service work and at the end of this course, you should be able to make an informed judgement on your choice of career.
Course Details - Modules
The HND course consists of 15 modules, totalling 240 credits, titled:
Year 1:
Contemporary Society
Crime Reduction
Equality and Diversity
Law and Legal
Mental health and Wellbeing
Organisation Structures
Small Scale Research
Technology
Year 2:
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Justice
Reflective Practice
Research Project
Theories of Crime
Training, Coaching and Mentoring
Understanding and Leading Change
Course Details – Assessment Method
You will be assessed through coursework, assignments, presentations, practical sessions and projects.
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:
094L
Institution code:
B30
Campus Name:
Sutton Coldfield College
Campus code:
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
If you are taking 3 or more A Levels you can achieve the entry requirement of 48 UCAS tariff points across all of the A Level subjects you are taking.
You are required to achieve 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, totalling 60 credits.
You are required to have a minimum of 1 GCSE at Grade C/4 or above in English. We will accept Level 2 equivalences for English in place of GCSEs.
We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course