Start Dates:
- September 2025
Level:
5Mode of Attendance:
- Full Time
Proud to achieve 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2020 - 2021Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, this two-year course
is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in public
services. This full-time course will prepare you for a diverse range of career
opportunities, including professions within the Armed Forces, Police, Fire,
Prison, and NHS Ambulance Services, as well as the Civil Service and
Crown
Prosecution Service.
Awarded by:
Key Facts
Course
Content
The HND in Public Services will provide you with a firm grounding in the key concepts of management and leadership. Comprising a range of modules, you will gain an understanding of the governmental, sociological and psychological aspects of a career in public services, and how they relate to professional practice. Providing the foundations for further study or employment, this HND offers you the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and related skills through a combination of theoretical study and practical experience.
Modules
YEAR 1 (HNC)
- Organisational structures and Culture
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment
- Public Services in Contemporary Society
- Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
- Law and Legal Systems
- Human Resource Management
- Care and Custody
YEAR 2 (HND)
- Research Project
- Reflective Professional Practice
- Theories of Crime
- Serious and Organised Crime
- Understanding and Leading Change
- Youth Offending
- Contemporary Sociological Issues
Entry
Requirements
48 UCAS points plus GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
Progression
Opportunities
Career progression can be rapid for those with the relevant qualifications
and, upon completion of this course, you will have the necessary skills to enter
various divisions of the public services. There is the potential to gain
rewarding employment posts within the Armed Forces, Police, Fire, Prison, and
NHS Ambulance Services, as well as the Civil Service and Crown Prosecution
Service, to name a few. Past graduates have also progressed onto final-year BA
(Hons) Public Services Management degree programmes at Loughborough
College.
Course Costs
Programme Costs (Per Year):
Full Time (FT):
- UK / EU Residents: £7,750
- Non EU: £12,500
The fees and information stated on this page are for the 2024/25 academic year and may change for the 2025/26 academic year. We will update fee and course information for 2025/26 as soon as it is available.
You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included, while studying a course within the Management department are listed below:
- DBS checks, where required, are included in the fees.
- The cost of all assessments at first attempt are included in your course fees, but if you do not pass at first attempt you will be responsible for resit fees, at a cost of £40 per module.
- Field trips will be available during your programme. Costs of these are normally covered but you will be expected to make a contribution towards food, which varies depending on the duration of the trip. Some trips may require a refundable deposit (normally £20) which will be returned upon attendance on the trip.
- The department runs a number of visits/ additional workshops/ qualifications for which students are not usually asked for payment. A refundable deposit may be asked for which is normally around £20. The deposit is refunded upon attendance/ successful completion of the course. There may be some food and drink costs and you should budget for day trips, which will vary depending on the duration and venue.
- All work is electronically submitted. You may need to provide a printed copy of your final dissertation and poster. The estimated cost for this is around £20-£25 per student in the final year.
Please click here for a full breakdown of our fees policy
Find out more about the course costs and Financial Support available, or contact our Undergraduate Admission Team for more information.
When Ben Middleton signed up for a public services programme at Loughborough College, he had a burning ambition to become a firefighter...
Ben Middleton
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Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.