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We're proud to be part of Loughborough College Group, alongside Brooksby College and Stephenson College.

Our Courses in Public/Uniformed Service

If you’re looking for a challenge and want to make a difference, our Public Services courses prepare you for a range of careers including the Police, Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Paramedic and Fire and Rescue.

Our students learn from lecturers who have worked in a range of public services and gain valuable knowledge and skills from expeditions, guest speakers and training exercises.

Why study Public Services at Loughborough College?

  • Take part in expeditions, trips and visits
  • Learn from guest speakers
  • Try out a range of enrichment activities including volunteering, fundraising and sports clubs

Why choose Loughborough?

Award Winning

Two Silver Awards in the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2025

Ofsted Outstanding

Rated Outstanding for Young People and Adult Education programmes by Ofsted

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Courses

There are 5 courses available

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Your career in

  • Public Services

    If you want a career that's fast paced and highly rewarding, supporting important societal functions across a variety of different sectors, a career in the public services could be for you.

    Careers

    Police Officer
    £19,164 - £41,130

    Works to keep communities crimefree by investigating criminal activity and upholding the law.

    Firefighter
    £24,191 - £32,244

    Keeps people and property safe from harm. Mainly deals with fire related incidents, road traffic collisions and threats to the public.

    Prison Officer
    £30,702 - £38,165

    Supervises people who are in prisons, remand centres and young offenders’ institutions.

    RAF Airman/Airwoman
    £16,235 - £39,000

    Uses specialist skills for support roles in defence and peacekeeping missions

    A career in public services could earn you up to £55k per year with experience.

    The armed forces and emergency services continue to be among the largest employers in the UK job market.

    42,300

    There are approximately 42,300 full-time equivalent fire & rescue service staff employed in England.

    29%

    of all police officers in England and Wales are female.

Success Stories Public/Uniformed Service Case Studies

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We are now part of Loughborough College Group

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