Our Courses in Public/Uniformed Service

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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 Loughborough?

94%

of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment

90%

of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme

Courses

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BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Public Services Located at: Loughborough College
Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Public Services Located at: Loughborough College
Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services Located at: Loughborough College
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC/HND in Public Services Located at: Loughborough College
Level: 4
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BA (Hons) in Public Services Management Top-Up Located at: Loughborough College
Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year

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.

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