This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Loughborough College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our BA (Hons) Public Services Management (Top-Up) degree is designed to provide the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical ability to accelerate your progression towards the supervisory level. Converting your existing HND or Foundation Degree into a full BA (Hons), this course seeks to enhance your abilities and broaden your understanding of industry processes. Studying various modules, including Strategic Management, Disaster Management, and Public Relations, you will acquire a firm grounding in the concepts of public service management and its position within the modern workplace. This course emphasises work-based opportunities and allows you to apply your academic knowledge to practical tasks. The BA Honours Top-Up Degree in Public Services Management will: • Provide a broad and integrated study of management within the public services. • Provide practical experience and transferable skills that will support career development with a view to either gaining employment in a supervisory or management role or gaining promotion from a current supervisory or management role. • Develop high-level employability skills and personal learning and thinking skills. • Provide progression to a Master’s Degree qualification in a related public services and management or business subject area.
Modules
Year 1 Modules: Research Proposal, Dissertation, Strategic Management, Disaster Planning & Management, Social Psychology in the Public Services Marketing Communications.
Assessment method
The programme uses a variety of assessment techniques to ensure that you can demonstrate the range of learning outcomes. Subject knowledge and understanding is assessed through examinations, coursework essays, coursework reports, individual or group presentations, written evaluations, debates and posters will be used as other forms of assessment. These also assess a range of transferable skills, including confidence in academic written communication.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LN42
- Institution code:
- L77
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We welcome applications from mature students over the age of 21 and may be flexible in our normal offer if you show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience of working within the industry.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £12500 | Year 1 |
| International | £12500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £12500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The cost of some activities are not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees can be found on our website.
Provider information
Loughborough College
Radmoor Road
Loughborough
LE11 3BT