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Pearson BTEC Level 5 HTQ Diploma in Public Services (Pathways: Crime and Criminal Justice/Blue Light Service)

Course details
  • HND
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Walsall College
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd

Course summary

The Pearson Level 5 HND Diploma in Public Services has two pathways you can choose from:

Crime and Criminal Justice
This qualification in Public Services (Crime and Criminal Justice) is aimed at students wanting to continue their education and training through applied learning. This course is suitable for individuals who wish to join the public services, specifically in Crime and Criminal Justice. It provides a wide-range of study within the Crime and Criminal Justice discipline and is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in the public services. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of public services (Crime and Criminal Justice), students will further experience the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for advanced study or training.

Blue Light Services
This qualification in public services is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. This course provides a wide-ranging study of public services and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in the public services. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of public services, this programme in public services will give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.

Modules

CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE:
Research Project
Reflective Professional Practice
Justice, Punishment and Rehabilitation
Theories of Crime
Justice, Punishment and Rehabilitation
Serious and Organised Crime

BLUE LIGHT SERVICES:
Research Project
Reflective Professional Practice
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Blue Light Collaboration
Aviation and Maritime Protection
Justice, Punishment and Rehabilitation
Serious and Organised Crime

Assessment method

A selection of written reports, presentation and practical tasks.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
W12
Campus name:
Walsall College
Campus Code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 120 points

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£6000Whole course
Northern Ireland£6000Whole course
Scotland£6000Whole course
Wales£6000Whole course

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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