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Public Services at Boston College - UCAS

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Course summary

Develop the skills required to be successful in both the uniformed and non-uniformed public services with the Pearson BTEC Public Services HND Level 5. Gain a deeper understanding of the roles within various services, such as the prison service, the criminal justice system, the emergency services, and the military. Explore a wide range of areas, including criminal behaviour, mental health and wellbeing, organisational structures, crime reduction strategies, and effective coaching and mentoring techniques, to provide you with an essential understanding of the diverse opportunities available in the public services sector. During your first year, you will study a Level 4 HNC. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND. Modules Include: Organisational Structures and Culture Mental Health and Wellbeing Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment Public Services in Contemporary Society Integrated Emergency Management Crime and Criminal Justice Crime Reduction and Community Safety Fitness Preparation and Testing Psychology of Behaviour Research Project Reflective Professional Practice Civil Protection International Institutions and Global Affairs Theories of Crime Training, Coaching and Mentoring Techniques Applied Forensic Psychology Offender Management

Assessment method

The assessment of Pearson's Higher National qualifications are criterion-referenced and you will provide evidence in the form of assignments which are assessed against the unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria. All units are individually graded as a pass, merit or distinction. A pass is awarded for the achievement of all outcomes against the specified assessment criteria. Merit and distinction grades are awarded for higher level achievement.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
3502
Institution code:
B01
Campus name:
Boston Campus (Rochford)
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £7100 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7100 Year 1
Scotland £7100 Year 1
Wales £7100 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

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Public Services at Boston College - UCAS