About the course
The course will prepare you for a career in the Public Services professions, meeting the needs of the aspiring uniformed public service officer, support and administrative professional. It will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills you'll need to be successful in your future employment in the public services professions.
NOTE: A minimum number of enrolments are required for this course to run.
Entry requirements
2 A Levels, OR A BTEC National Certificate/Diploma, OR Relevant work experience to the total of 64 UCAS points MPP PLUS GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.
How much does it cost?
£5,500 per year with an inflationary rise if you proceed to the HND.
If you are over 19 you may access a student loan for the fees and maintenance.
The Student Finance England website has full details and you can use their calculator to see what help you may be entitled to.
Uniform – approx £50
Recommended texts for each module approx £45
Awarding Body
BTEC
Why study?
This course offers an academically challenging, vocational experience. It gives you the opportunity to be creative and to take initiatives to develop yourself. You will undertake public or voluntary sector work experience which will give you an excellent grounding for future career development.
Educational Trips
- Trip to Parliament
- Visit to the Supreme Court
- Visit to magistrate's court in Chelmsford Opportunity to visit a Police Station and explore the custody and detention areas
- Residential trip to Wales
- Trip to Police and Crime Museum in London
Guest Speakers
- Magistrates
- Deputy Police Commissioner for Essex Royal Marines
- British Army Metropolitan Police
Where will this course take me?
Possible careers
- Any of the Armed Forces
- Justice Service
- Paramedic
- Police Officer
- Social Worker
We have strong links with local government, the Police Service and Magistrates.
Core modules
Year 1 at Level 4 (HNC)
- Small-scale Research Projects in Public Services
- Organisations and Behaviour
- Fair Treatment in Public Services
Year 2 at Level 5 (HND)
- Small-scale Research Projects in Public Services
- Organisations and Behaviour
- Fair Treatment in Public Services
- Managing Public Sector Finance
- Government, Decision-making and the Public Services
- Research Project
- Personal and Professional Development
Optional modules
Year 1 at Level 4 (HNC)
- The Global Environment
- Justice and Punishment
- Personal Outdoor Skills
- Employability Skills
- Custodial Care in England and Wales
Year 2 at Level 5 (HND)
- Sociological Aspects of the Public Services in Contemporary Society
- The Global environment
- Justice and Punishment
- Personal Outdoor Skills
- Employability Skills
- Custodial Care in England and Wales
- Aspects of Criminal Law for Public Services
- Criminological theory relating to crimes of violence
How will I be assessed?
Assessment methods will vary for each module but will be a range of written assessment, presentations, discussions, practical assessments, work-based learning and action research.
Will I have to provide anything?
Uniform - approx £100.
Recommended texts for each module approx £45 new.
Internet access to home PC or personal laptop (with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint as a minimum) is advantageous.
Memory stick to back-up your files.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Apply for this course through UCAS
Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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