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Public Services

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

UCAS Code: PSS1 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C

A Levels including Public Services or similar

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) including English or equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at MMP

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Whether your ambition extends to entering the uniformed services such as the Police Force, Fire and Rescue Service, or Armed Forces, or the non-uniformed public services, our HND could provide the perfect platform to start your career.

You will explore the theory behind criminology, crime reduction and community safety, emergency planning, substance misuse culture, and justice and punishment. You will also learn about managing public sector finance, the psychology of human behaviour, and personal and professional development.

**Progression Opportunities**
The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals that are able to meet the demands of employers in the public services sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.

The objectives of the BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services is to equip students with public service skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global public services environment.

The course provides education and training for a range of careers in public services, including, for example, local government, Civil Service, public administration, the armed forces, police force, fire and rescue services, ambulance (not paramedic), prison service and the charity and voluntary sector.

Modules

Mental Health and Well-being
Public Services in Contemporary Society
Responding to Emergencies
Training for Fitness and Health
Fitness Preparation and Testing
Serious and Organised Crime
Theories of Crime
Contemporary Sociological Issues

Tuition fees

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England
£5,950
per year
Northern Ireland
£5,950
per year
Scotland
£5,950
per year
Wales
£5,950
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Wigston Campus

Department:

Sport and Public Services

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