Loughborough College: Shaping Your Future in Public Services
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in the public services sector?
At Loughborough College, we offer a comprehensive HND and top-up degree programme designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in this dynamic field. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to advance your career, we have the perfect programmes for you.
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HND in Public Services
Building a strong foundation for Your future career, our courses are specifically tailored to develop your confidence, resilience, and technical skills, ensuring that you're fully prepared for working life in the public services sector. With flexible study options that can fit around your work and family commitments, we make it easy for you to pursue your education without sacrificing your other responsibilities.
You will learn from our expert teaching team at Loughborough College, consisting of experienced professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom. Their guidance will help you navigate the governmental, sociological, and psychological aspects of a career in public services, providing you with a solid foundation for further study or employment.
Year 1 Modules:
- Organisational Structures and Culture
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment
- Public Services in Contemporary Society
- Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
- Law and Legal Systems
- Human Resource Management
- Care in Custody
Year 2 Modules:
- Research Project
- Reflective Professional Practice
- Theories of Crime
- Serious and Organised Crime
- Understanding and Leading Change
- Youth Offending
- Contemporary Sociological Issues
Progression Opportunities:
Upon completing our courses, you will be equipped with the necessary skills to enter various divisions of the public services sector. Exciting employment opportunities await you in the Armed Forces, Police, Fire, Prison, NHS Ambulance Services, as well as the Civil Service, Crown Prosecution Service and UK Boarder Control Service, to name a few. Additionally, many of our graduates have successfully progressed to final-year BA (Hons) Public Services Management degree programs at Loughborough College, unlocking even more advanced career prospects.
Interested in an HND?
Already have an HND?
BA (Hons) Public Services Management (Top-Up) Degree
Continue your journey with our BA (Hons) Public Services Management (Top-Up) degree. This programme is designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical ability to accelerate your progress towards supervisory levels. If you already hold an HND or Foundation Degree, this programme allows you to convert it into a full BA (Hons) qualification, enhancing your abilities and broadening your understanding of industry processes.
During this top-up degree programme, you will study a range of modules, including Strategic Management, Disaster Planning & Management, Social Psychology in Public Services, and Marketing Communications. These modules will provide you with a solid grounding in the concepts of public service management and its position within the modern workplace. Emphasising work-based opportunities, this programme allows you to apply your academic knowledge to practical tasks, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an HND or Foundation Degree
Progression Opportunities:
As a graduate of our BA (Hons) Public Services Management (Top-Up) degree, you will have a wealth of employment opportunities within the Civil Service, Fire, Ambulance, and HM Prison Services, as well as the Probation and Police Services, and Local and National Government. Alternatively, you may choose to continue your studies and progress