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Public Services
- HNC
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Sutton Coldfield College
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The HNC is a Level 4 qualification consisting of 120 credits, with each unit worth 15 credits. Students study a combination of core mandatory units and
optional or specialist units, depending on the pathway offered.
Core Mandatory Units (all pathways):
Exploring Public Services
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Ethics
Planning a Public Services Project (Pearson-set unit)
These units provide a broad introduction to public services, focusing on professional values, wellbeing, ethical practice and project planning skills.
Optional and Specialist Units: Optional units allow students to tailor their studies to specific interests such as criminology, emergency services or
policing. Units may include topics such as criminal law, theories of crime, emergency management, community engagement, technology in public services and sustainability.
Modules
The HNC is a Level 4 qualification consisting of 120 credits, with each unit worth 15 credits. Students study a combination of core mandatory units and optional or specialist units, depending on the pathway offered.
Core Mandatory Units (all pathways):
Exploring Public Services
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Ethics
Planning a Public Services Project (Pearson-set unit)
These units provide a broad introduction to public services, focusing on professional values, wellbeing, ethical practice and project planning skills. Optional and Specialist Units: Optional units allow students to tailor their studies to specific interests such as criminology, emergency services or policing. Units may include topics such as criminal law, theories of crime, emergency management, community engagement, technology in public services and sustainability.
Assessment method
Assessment is 100% coursework-based. There are no formal exams.
Students are assessed through a range of vocationally focused assignments, including:
Written reports
Case studies
Practical projects
Presentations and reflective work
Assessment is internally set and marked by the centre and externally quality assured by Pearson. Feedback is provided throughout the course to support progress and development
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- PS01
- Institution code:
- B30
- Campus name:
- Sutton Coldfield College
- Campus Code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level - EEE
A Level 3 qualification (such as a BTEC, A Levels or equivalent),
preferably in a related subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Pearson does not set formal entry requirements; however, applicants are
normally expected to have:
A Level 3 qualification (such as a BTEC, A Levels or equivalent),
preferably in a related subject
GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English and maths (or equivalent)
Relevant work experience may also be considered
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English and maths (or equivalent)
https://www.bmet.ac.uk/courses/detail/public-services-higher-national-certificate/ https://www.bmet.ac.uk/courses/detail/public-services-higher-national-certificate/
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
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
Please note that the tuition fee stated is charged per year of study and we intend to increase tuition fees in subsequent years using the Retail Price Index (RPI-X).
BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.
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