7Jan
UndergraduateWigan and Leigh College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Are you motivated by a career that makes a difference? Do you want to work in the police, armed forces, fire and rescue, emergency services or other vital areas of the public sector? This course is designed to develop your understanding of public services in modern society and equip you with the critical thinking, communication, fitness and leadership skills needed to work in this fast-moving and vital sector. You’ll gain real experience, build a strong professional profile and access exciting opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. It’s ideal if you’re aiming to move into employment, progress to higher-level roles, or complete a top-up degree.
Modules
HNC content mandatory modules include: • Exploring Public Services • Mental Health and Wellbeing • Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Ethics • Planning a Public Services Project (Pearson-set) HND content mandatory modules include: • Professional Development • Research Project (Pearson set) Plus further options chosen by the course team which are subject to change • Terrorism and Counterterrorism • Government and Politics • Crime and Substance Misuse • Outdoor Skills Development • Justice, Punishment and Rehabilitation • Serious and Organised Crime • Rescue Operations • Expedition Planning • Applied Forensic Psychology
Assessment method
You will be assessed via a variety of methods including written reports, presentations, VLOG's/BLOGS and practical assessments for expedition and fitness units.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- PS21
- Institution code:
- W67
- Campus name:
- Wigan
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53
Parsons Walk
Wigan
WN1 1RS