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Pearson BTEC Level 4 HTQ Diploma in Public Services (Pathways: Crime and Criminal Justice/Blue Light Services)

  • HNC
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 10/2026
  • Undergraduate
Walsall College
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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Course options

2026-2027
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Course summary

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Public Services has two pathways you can choose from:

  • Blue Light Services

  • Crime and Criminal Justice

At Level 4 students will study a total of eight units and develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of public services through four core units, which will include one unit assessed by a set assignment. Students will also have the opportunity to select a general or specialist pathway. Those students selecting a specialist pathway undertake two specialist units, plus two optional units.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Modules

CORE UNITS
• Organisational Structures and Culture
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment
• Public Services in Contemporary Society (Pearson-set)
BLUE LIGHT SERVICES
• Community Engagement
• Responding to Emergencies
• Terrorism and Counter-terrorism
• Law and Legal Systems
CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
• Terrorism and Counter-terrorism
• Law and Legal Systems
• Crime Reduction and Community Safety
• Responding to Emergencies

Assessment method

A selection of written reports; presentations and practical tasks.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Walsall College

Study options

  • HNC • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 10/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
PS20
Institution code:
W12
Campus name:
Walsall College
Campus Code:
W
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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:
PS20
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 - 72 - 80 points

A level - DDD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

GCSE Maths – grade D/3
GCSE English Language– grade D/3 Functional skill Level 2 Maths and English
No international applications.
Also required: Applications to all FT UG must be made through UCAS. If you only wish to apply to this college, please contact us and we will process your UCAS application. Related work experience will be considered for mature applicants. All applicants will be required to sit an initial assessment and attend an interview, and may be required to sit a written exam. Points of entry: Year 2 (HND) Campus: Wisemore Campus (Main Site)

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All applicants will require an initial assessment and interview

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£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

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

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