Course Summary

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

https://www.bmet.ac.uk/course/public-services-higher-national-certificate-diploma/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS Level 5.5 with no element below 5.0.

Unistats information

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

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.

Provider information

Jennens Road
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Birmingham
B4 7PS

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