About the course

Studying for this Top Up degree you will explore the ways in which public services affect all our lives and prepare yourself for a thriving career in this field. The degree supports you in meeting the demand for public service employees to be critical, imaginative, resourceful and to have the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals. This top-up degree gives you the chance to improve on your foundation or HND qualification in just one year and develop academic and practical skills which will equip you for a successful career in public services. You will look at current issues in the world of public services, exploring the challenges faced by the local and central government. You will get in-depth insights into the kinds of issues you are likely to encounter when working in the public sector, including but not limited to, cybercrime, gender violence, hate crime, human trafficking and terrorism. You will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of these issues and the ability to analyse and evaluate relevant policy, legislation and criminological and sociological perspectives. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£14,900

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Preston
Autumn (September), 2025	Preston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Central Lancashire

FD / HND Public Services.

　　IELTS- 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 86.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Central Lancashire. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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