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. (12 hours per week delivery). Part time: 1 day per week. (6 hours per week delivery).
- 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 (but are not limited to); reports; essays; presentations; open book exams; simulations; discussion forums; and dissertation.
- 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.
