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Public Services

Course details
  • HNC
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Cambridge Campus
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd

Course summary

The course encompasses a wide range of the public and private sectors and develops the skills and attributes that are fundamental in any public, voluntary or private service industry. The course uses CRC's excellent links with relevant external agencies, for example, the Royal Marine Reserves, Army Reserves, Police Specials, County Councils for guest lectures and additional opportunities for students thus ensuring vocational experience is placed at the heart of this programme. During your time on the course you will have the chance to attend extra residential activities. You will be taught by highly qualified and experienced practitioners who have a wealth of experience in the public services industry.

This full-time course is delivered in college over 3 days per week by staff with extensive vocational experience from the field of the Public Services. The course design includes units which will provide students with a wider insight to the Public Services which are assessed using a variety of methods including essays, reports, personal reflection and presentations with extra individual support being provided as required.

The units delivered throughout the duration of the course are:

• Organisational Structures and Culture
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Equality
• Diversity and Fair Treatment
• Public Services in Contemporary Society (Pearson-set)
• Personal & Professional Development
• Modern Warfare and Conflict
• Outdoor Skills Development
• Psychology of Behaviour

Modules

The course is made up from the following units:

Unit 1: Organisational Structures and Culture
Unit 2: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Unit 3: Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment
Unit 4: Public Services in Contemporary Society (Pearson-set)
Unit 13: Personal and Professional Development
Unit 15: Modern Warfare and Conflict
Unit 21: Outdoor Skills Development
Unit 27: Psychology of Behaviour

Please note - units are subject to change.

Assessment method

This full-time course is delivered in college over 2 days per week by staff with extensive vocational experience from the field of the Public Services. The course design includes units which will provide students with a wider insight to the Public Services which are assessed using a variety of methods including essays, reports, personal reflection and presentations with extra individual support being provided as required.

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:
L401
Institution code:
C09
Campus name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

• Relevant level 3 qualification eg BTEC, Access to HE Diploma or 2 A levels
• GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or above or demonstrated competency at L2 or above
• Mature students without appropriate level 3 qualifications should have a keen interest in the subject and/or relevant work experience

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£5490Whole course
Northern Ireland£5490Whole course
Scotland£5490Whole course
Wales£5490Whole 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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