Public services student in forensic attire

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.