What You Will Study
Modules studied dependent upon pathway include:
Level 4:
- Criminal Justice System
- Organisational Culture & Climate
- Introduction to the Political Environment
- Understanding Crime & Criminal Behaviour
- Study Skills
- Employability
Level 5:
- Criminal Law & Crime Reduction
- Mental Health & Stress Management
- Research Skills
- Multi Agency Working
- Offender Rehabilitation
- Decision Making in Government
- Attendance Expectations
Full time: 2-3 days per week. Part time: 1 day per week.
- How You Will Be Assessed
The programme includes a varied range of academic and vocational assessments designed in line with employer consultation to provide you with the key skills and attributes necessary for public service working life. These include; reports; group presentations; portfolios; progress files; simulations; blogs and; open book examinations.
- Entry Requirements
- 48 UCAS Points including GCSE Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English Language and Maths
- An Access to HE Qualification
Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our APL process for accreditation towards this course.
All external applicants must complete a satisfactory interview.
- Fee Information
Full-time: £7,400 Part-time: £3,700 per year
- Further Study
Students successfully completing the Foundation Degree in Public Service Management can continue internally onto a Level 6 top up degree in BA (Hons) Public Service Management or BA (Hons) Business Management. Students can also progress onto a Level 6 top up degree externally in a relevant discipline.