Course Summary

This programme offers you the opportunity to study a Higher National Certificate in Public Services with a particular focus on Law, Criminology, Psychology and Sociology which will give you the underpinning knowledge to enter into your chosen Public Service. The Higher National Certificate in Public Services consists of modules covering all aspects of Protective Services from Mental Health and Wellbeing to Counter Terrorism. The course has been set out to give you the best possible starting point to enter into your chosen Public Service, giving not only the theoretical knowledge to succeed but the practical skills too. This course can be followed by our Higher National Diploma in Public Services.

Course Details - Modules

Level 4 - Mental Health and Wellbeing - Public Services in Contemporary Society - Fitness Prep and Testing - Integrated Emergency Management - Outdoor Skills Development - Organisational Structures and Culture - Equality, Diversity, and Fair Treatment - Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Course Details – Assessment Method

The Higher National Certificate in Public Services is coursework based which has no examinations. The students are assessed through a variety of written and in some cases verbal tasks. This assessment method has benefited those students who feel less comfortable with exams.

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: LL41

Institution code: B93

Campus Name: Main Site

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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)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

64 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels

or equivalent in a Level 3 qualification

64 points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma


You should also have 5 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including English. You may also be required to attend an interview and/or assessment. If you do not have the standard entry requirements but have the relevant work experience or an alternative qualification you may still be eligible for the course.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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

Unistats information

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

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Fees and funding

EU 7500.0 Year 1
England 7500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
Scotland 7500.0 Year 1
Wales 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

This course is only available to students within the United Kingdom and European Union.

Provider information

Woodbury Centre
Market Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bury
BL9 0BG

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