What You Will Study
Modules studied dependent upon pathway include:
Level 4:
- The English Legal System (20 credits)
- Criminological Theory (20 credits)
- Introduction to Management (20 credits)
- Introduction to the Political Environment (20 credits)
- Study Skills (20 credits)
- Employability in the Public Services (20 credits)
Level 5:
- Criminal Law (20 credits)
- Psychology of Behaviour (20 credits)
- Research Skills (20 credits)
- Multi Agency Working (20 credits)
- Human Resource Management (20 credits)
- Decision Making in Central and Local Government (20 credits)
- The Voluntary Sector and the Public Services (20
credits)
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Attendance Expectations
Full time: 2-3 days per week. Part time: 1 day per week.
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How You Will Be Assessed
The programme includes a varied range of academic and vocational assessments designed in line with employer consultation to provide you with the key skills and attributes necessary for public service working life. These include; reports; group presentations; portfolios; progress files; simulations; blogs and; open book examinations.
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Entry Requirements
- 48 UCAS Points including GCSE Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English Language and Maths
- An Access to HE Qualification
Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our APL process for accreditation towards this course.
All external applicants must complete a satisfactory interview.
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Fee Information
£6,950
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Further Study
Students successfully completing the Foundation Degree in Public Service Management can continue internally onto a Level 6 top up degree in BA (Hons) Public Service Management or BA (Hons) Business Management. Students can also progress onto a Level 6 top up degree externally in a relevant discipline.
