Course summary

The Higher National Diploma in Public services is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a career in the Public Services sector, most notably the Police Service, Criminal Intelligence, Major Crime Investigation, Crime Analytics, Justice Services such as in Probation / Youth Justice, Security Services Personnel and other Criminal Justice support agencies. You will develop a firm understanding of the Justice system and criminology, human psychology and sociology, diversity, health & safety and your own personal efficiency and development in all situations where crime and criminal services specialists are employed. We understand that many students have pre-existing commitments that can impact the way you study, hence we’ve got a range of study options for students that allows your more to realise their academic goals. Our Public Services course that is taught at our London campus have daytime and 'flexi' study options. If you choose the daytime mode of study, you’ll normally have two days of classes (9am to 6pm) a week. In case you choose 'flexi' mode of study, you'll typically have two evenings (6pm to 9pm) and Saturdays classes a week. There are opportunities for further study and career options. At the end of your course, you will have a recognised qualification which will aid progression into employment in the public services with a particular focus on crime and criminal justice along with other careers that require a disciplined but caring approach. It also offers career progression and professional development for those already in employment. The HND is also recognised as being equivalent to the first two years of a UK degree. HND graduates will, therefore, gain entry into the third and final year at a university and be able to work toward obtaining a BA Honours Degree in only one further year of study.