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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Leadership and Management in Public Services (Top-Up)
Barnsley College University Centre
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Leadership and Management in Public Services (Top-Up) course at Barnsley College University Centre.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Leadership and Management in Public Services (Top-Up) at Barnsley College University Centre. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,995 per year |
| Scotland | £6,995 per year |
| Wales | £6,995 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,995 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: PSTU
Here's what Barnsley College University Centre says about its Leadership and Management in Public Services (Top-Up) course.
The Public Services landscape is incredibly versatile, constantly changing and adapting in order to meet the requirements of modern contemporary issues that impact the lives of millions of people within society. Issues ranging from offender management within the criminal justice system to marginalisation, societal inequalities, policy development and finance and funding. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in the modern world then a career in the public services is for you. Public service organisations actively look for innovative, creative and inspiring individuals to lead their services, this level 6 qualification is tailored to promote these skills and qualities and apply them to real world circumstances, alongside disseminating and evaluating leadership and management roles and responsibilities within a public service context.
• The programme is supported and influenced by public service organisations to ensure its relevance. • Guest speakers from within industry putting theory into context. • You’ll be taught by staff with industry experience within the public services. • You will have professional development opportunities and be encouraged to gain industry experience.
Source: Barnsley College University Centre
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Sport
Location
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus | Barnsley
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Leadership
• Management studies
• Public services
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
The programme will consist of small lectures, theory seminars, discussion groups and workshops as well as project work, reflection and independent study. You will be required to work in groups as well as independently. You will be required to plan, deliver and evaluate in a range of practical settings and environments as well as prepare for classes by research and completing activities as directed by the course tutors.
Core modules: • Contemporary Issues and the impact on Public Services (20 credits) • Leadership and Management in the Context of Public Services (20 credits) • Emergency and Disaster Management (20 credits) • Professional Context Project (20 credits) • Dissertation (40 credits)
How you will be assessed
There are no formal examinations and most modules are likely to be assessed via a variety of coursework methods. Coursework assessments are likely to include essays, reports, presentations, professional meetings, research and reflections and group activities as well as undertaking a Dissertation which includes a Research Proposal and Ethics submission
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Barnsley College University Centre students who took the Leadership and Management in Public Services (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
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Teaching on my course
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
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Learning opportunities
96%
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Learning opportunities
96%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
95%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
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Assessment and feedback
97%
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Assessment and feedback
97%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
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Academic support
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Academic support
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
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Organisation and management
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Organisation and management
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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How well organised is your course?
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Learning resources
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Learning resources
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
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Student voice
97%
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
100%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
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Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Barnsley College University Centre graduates who took Leadership and Management in Public Services (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Caring personal services
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Protective service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
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