Courses-HND-Public Services

Public Services

BTEC HND

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Course overview

This course is designed to address the needs of students who want to work in the public sector, specifically the Police Service, Criminal Intelligence, Major Crime Investigation, Crime Analytics, and other Criminal Justice support organisations. You will gain a thorough understanding of the justice system and criminology, human psychology and sociology, diversity, health and safety, and your own personal efficiency and development in all scenarios involving crime and criminal services specialists. A Higher National Diploma can help you to improve your abilities and understanding of public services. You'll learn how to identify and establish plans to tackle public-service-related challenges, as well as how to use communication, information technology, law, and policy effectively. The HND in Public Services will provide you with a solid foundation in management and leadership ideas. You will obtain an awareness of the governmental, social, and psychological components of a career in public services, as well as how they connect to professional practice, through a series of modules. This HND offers you the opportunity to learn valuable information and relevant skills through a combination of theoretical study and practical practice, laying the groundwork for subsequent study or employment. This course will teach you time management, teamwork, and self motivation skills, as well as the sensitivity and openness required to deal with varied groups.
Why to study this course?
Full support by Atlantic London from start until graduation.
80% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
93% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.
95% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
What our students say..."I chose to study with Atlantic because the staff members were really supportive and nice. The course also fitted around my job. With their help, I've finally learned to cope and understand my learning pattern, what I'm looking for in a course and what my future aspirations are."Lidia Pavlov Public Services student

About institution

David Game College is one of London’s top boarding schools & day independent colleges, proudly marking its 50th anniversary. It focuses on giving students the academic tools to succeed. Small class sizes mean you’ll never get lost in the crowd, and with a wide range of A-level and foundation programs, you’re sure to find the path that fits your ambitions. The College has built solid connections with prestigious Russell Group universities and other higher education institutions.

Modules

Year 1
Year 2

Assessments

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. Each module must be successfully completed in order to obtain the HND. Coursework, assignments, projects, or an examination are used to assess students. Assessment methods may include, for example:
  • Essays
  • Case study analyses 
  • Reports 
  • Projects
  • Group work
  • Real life cases

Entry requirements

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £8,900 The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses. If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying. The maintenance loan depends on each individual's circumstances.
Fees breakdown:
Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
Please submit an enquiry to find out more or use our calculator to estimate how much Maintenance Loan you can get and how much you will have to repay per month once you finish your course.
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Study & Career progression

Students who successfully complete this two-year programme will have excellent job opportunities in a variety of areas of the public sector, including:

  • Police officer 
  • Major crime investigator 
  • Criminal Intelligence analyst 
  • Scenes of crime 
  • Crime analyst 
  • Detention officer 
  • Justice Services (youth justice/ probation officer) 
  • Security services personnel 
  • Prison Officer

Or you could continue your studies, heading to university for a Top-up to further your education. See our Top-up courses.

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