Course summary
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Public Services offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of optional units across a range of occupational sectors at Level 4, via the general pathway. Students also have the opportunity to select a career pathway in either Civil Protection, Crime and Criminal Justice, Public Service Management or Blue Light Services. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing students for further subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills obtained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. 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 Pearson-set assignment.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- E32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - CCCC - A*A*A*A*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
If you do not have one of the above English or maths GCSE’s at grade A*-C (9-4) you may still be offered a place on the course but this will be at the discretion of the academic staff. There are opportunities to study adult GCSE courses at the College which you would be required to apply for separately.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6535 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £6535 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £6535 | Whole course |
| Wales | £6535 | Whole 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.
Sponsorship information
Full-time and Part-time students from the UK/EU who are studying for a Higher Education course can apply to the Student Loans Company (www.slc.co.uk) for a Tuition Fee Loan for the full amount (this will be paid directly to the College). Additionally, Full-time UK-only students can apply for a Maintenance Loan (to cover living costs). The Government have also introduced the Maintenance Loans to Part-time students. Evidence of an approved loan must be provided at enrolment in the form of the Payment Advice letter provided by the Student Loans Company. Further details of how to apply for a Student Loan can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.
Provider information
Orbital South Colleges University Centre
Gatton Point North
Claremont Road
Redhill
RH1 2JX