University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Public Services
Boston College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
Develop the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and industry insight needed to thrive in a variety of uniformed and non-uniformed Public Services with the Pearson BTEC Public Services HNC Level 4. This career focused qualification provides a solid foundation in key areas such as, mental health and wellbeing, crime and substance misuse, psychology and inter disciplinary responses to emergencies. This course combines hands-on learning with academic study, making it ideal for those aiming to enter a range of different roles in sectors such as Probation, the Justice system, civilian and non-civilian Policing roles, Women’s refuge and other public facing supportive roles.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
65% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels65%
an Access course35%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£20,000
After 15 months
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation40%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Process, plant and machine operatives5%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
90%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching87%
Assessment & feedback93%
Academic support85%
Well organised91%
Learning resources85%
Student community91%
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Where this degree can lead
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