Course overview

The Public Service foundation degree aims to provide the highly sought-after skills and knowledge that public services such as the Police, Prison Service, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Revenue & Customs and the Armed Forces have identified as important for their employees to possess. It is designed to improve the academic capital of uniformed public service workers although anyone working with the public would benefit from taking this exciting and challenging course.

It provides an opportunity to learn about these public services directly through work-based learning and in the classroom. Modules focus on subjects such as leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills, disaster planning, workplace cultures, ethical practice, financing public services, politics and public service, deviance, forensic science, equality, and cultural diversity.

The teaching staff includes lecturers who have previous experience of working in these sectors and during your studies you will also be able to hear from, as well as interact with, a wide range of public service professionals. There is also the opportunity to continue your academic studies by progressing onto the BA (Hons) Public Service.

Additional course information

The foundation degree provides an opportunity to learn about the uniformed public services directly through work-based learning and in the classroom. Modules focus on subjects such as leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills, disaster planning, workplace cultures, ethical practice, financing public services, politics and public service, deviance, forensic science, equality, and cultural diversity.

Module guide

Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.

Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths and 80 UCAS points from one of the following - either a full Access Certificate (in a relevant subject); two A Levels; BTEC National in a related subject; or if you are a mature student and do not qualify by any of these routes, please contact us and discuss admission on previous qualifications and experience.