Course Overview
This course aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the public services sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in public services and provides a specialism within the Management Services this effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing students for further subject specialisation at Level 5
- Level
- Level 4 Level 5
- Duration
- 2 years
- UCAS Code
- M001
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Units and Structure
Level 4 HNC In Public Services
- Unit 1: Organisational Structures and Culture
- Unit 2: Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Unit 3: Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment
- Unit 4: Public Services in Contemporary Society
- Unit 5: Integrated Emergency Management
- Unit 9: Project Management
- Unit 10: Government and Politics
- Unit 25: Technology in the Public Services
Level 5 HND in Public Services
- Unit 29: Research Project
- Unit 30: Reflective Professional Practice
- Unit 31: International Institutions and Global Affairs
- Unit 35:Operations and Project Management
- Unit 36: Understanding and Leading Change
- Unit 45: Training, Coaching and Mentoring Techniques
- Unit 53: Work-based Experience
Throughout both Levels 4 and 5 opportunities for Personal and Professional Development will be embedded.
Entry Requirements
You'll need to have:
Applicants will need a level 3 Public Services qualification for this programme.
For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.
EU students: From January 2021, how you apply for a course will change. For more information, read the UK Government's guide for the UK points-based immigration system for EU students (pdf).
Tutors and Student Support
Student Support and Facilities
As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:
- Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
- With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
- A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
- Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
- Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
- Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.
Progression and Employment
Progression routes are (but not limited to):
- Public Services Level 6 Top-Up
Progression into a range of careers, especially emergency services. However, graduates are not limited to this area; the development of leadership skills will support application of learning to a variety of fields.
Courses that lead into this
Courses you can progress to
Further study in other areas. Browse all our courses.
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
We're proud to be able to offer Dual Career Accreditation via the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. This is a Sport England funded partnership between athletes, education institutions, and national governing bodies of sport.
The Scheme helps athletes in education – aged 16-plus – to get the very best from their sporting and academic careers without having to choose between the two.
Apply or Enquire
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Have any further questions about this course? You can contact someone specifically about it by using the details below or filling in the enquiry form.
Higher Education Recruitment
0800 358 74 74
higher.education@don.ac.uk
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Want to apply for this course?
You'll need to have:
Applicants will need a level 3 Public Services qualification for this programme.
For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.
EU students: From January 2021, how you apply for a course will change. For more information, read the UK Government's guide for the UK points-based immigration system for EU students (pdf).
Application & Enrolment
To apply for this course full-time, you need to do so via Ucas. To apply for it part-time, you need to fill in an application form.
Ucas Code: M001
Provider Name: DN Colleges Group
Institution Code: N64
Campus Code: D
Click here for Application Information