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Public Services
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Pontypridd
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
You will gain a broad and insightful understanding of the world of public services – how they operate, what influences them and how they shape the world around us. You will explore important concepts and complexities involving citizenship, community, poverty, social exclusion, inequality and the dynamics of the work and the workforce. Additionally, you'll develop your academic, critical thinking and writing skills to help you develop a solid foundation to help you make the most of your university studies.
Public organisations are the largest employers in many parts of the UK, and this public services qualification will prepare you for a career in this exciting and diverse sector.
If you're ready to start a rewarding and fulfilling journey that empowers you to contribute meaningfully to society, then our Public Services undergraduate programme is the perfect choice for you. Become the catalyst for change that our world needs today.
Modules
Year One
*Understanding Communities and Data
*Democracy, Campaigns and Change
*Exploring Crime Deviance
*Public Services and the Law
*Outdoor Leadership, Search and Rescue
*Professional Skills tor the 21st Century Public Servant
Year Two
*Human Rights, Equality and Social Justice in Public Services
*Politics, Public Services and the Welfare State
*Disaster and Emergencies: Resilience, Response, Rescue and Recovery
*Research Methods in Crime and Security
*Public Services Placement and Professional Skills
Year Three
*Leadership and Professional Skills
*Technology, Innovation and Change in Public Services
*Dissertation / Social Impact Project
*Geopolitics: Understanding conflict, war and peace
You will also be able to choose one optional module:
*Introduction to Disaster Healthcare
*Investigation of Serious and Organised Crime
*Civil Society and Community Activism
*Society and the Environment
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:
- L430
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Pontypridd
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - C
We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £16200 | 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
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.
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