Public Services (Top-up), BA (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom, Preston

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University of Central Lancashire

United Kingdom , Preston

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L491

Campuses

Campus Taught

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Public Services (Top-up), BA (Hons)

About

Studying for this Top Up degree you will explore the ways in which public services affect all our lives and prepare yourself for a thriving career in this field. The degree supports you in meeting the demand for public service employees to be critical, imaginative, resourceful and to have the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.

This top-up degree gives you the chance to improve on your foundation or HND qualification in just one year and develop academic and practical skills which will equip you for a successful career in public services.

You will look at current issues in the world of public services, exploring the challenges faced by the local and central government.

You will get in-depth insights into the kinds of issues you are likely to encounter when working in the public sector, including but not limited to; cybercrime, gender violence, hate crime, human trafficking and terrorism. You will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of these issues and the ability to analyse and evaluate relevant policy, legislation and criminological and sociological perspectives.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Public Services (Top Up) is ranked 5th in the UK with 89% of students satisfied with the teaching quality (Times Good University Guide 2021)
There are opportunities to get involved in designing, planning and delivering local conferences and symposiums held by the Public Services team.
Lectures from invited guest speakers who have invaluable insights and experiences to share. Past guest speakers have included Stephen Brookes MBE, Disability Champion for Rail Sector for Disabled People and the Minister for Disabled People and Steph Holmes Founder and CEO at Chrysalis Transsexual Support Groups.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

1 year of study at a recognised Community College with an average GPA of 2.49/Satisfactory /C/65%.

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

2 or 3 year Diploma/Associate Degree from a recognised Community College with a score of: 76% or B or GPA 3.00 (Very Good).

Excellence Scholarship

Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships, further information of which can be found on your country page.

Excellence

2 or 3 year Diploma/Associate Degree from a recognised Community College with a score of: 94% or GPA 4.

Advanced entry:

Excellence

84% / B+ / Excellent / GPA 3.64/4.

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

Bachelor Degree from Government/ Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 or C+ or 62% (‘Good’).

Excellence Scholarship

Below are the criteria for the award of the Excellence scholarships, further information of which can be found on your country page.

Excellence

84% / B+ / Excellent / GPA 3.64/4.

Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.

English Program Requirements

If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,900 / year

How to Apply

If you're a student wishing to study an undergraduate degree full-time with us, you should make your application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) anytime from early September for the following year.

Visit UCAS below, click on 'apply' and register for your account. You'll need our institution code which is CLANC 30 to hand. The UCAS website provides helpful hints and videos along the way to help you with your application.

If you are experiencing any issues with completing the online application form, please contact the Admissions Team via email: Undergraduate Admissions.

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