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In a nutshell

This course will give you a strong practical and academic grounding of the understanding of public and emergency services, the qualities, values and transferrable skills necessary to succeed in this sector.

This course is for you if...

... You aspire to work in Public Sector or Emergency services

... You work well under pressure

... You want both practical and theoretical skills

What will I be doing?

The course is delivered over 2 years. In the first year you will complete 5 core modules, followed by a further 6 in the second year. To ensure you have a good understanding of how public and emergency services operate, you will study the modules below with us.

Year 1

Understanding Data and Communities

Public Service Law

Outdoor Leadership, Search and Rescue

Global Perspectives on Violence & Conflict

Professional skills for the 21st Century Public Servant

Disasters and Emergencies: Resilience, Response, Rescue and Recovery

Year 2

Democracy, Campaigns and Change

Public Services Work Experience

Exploring Crime and Deviance

Equality, Human Rights and Social Justice in Public Services

Public Services Research Project

We rely on public and emergency services, not only for major disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes, but also for more local concerns, such as anti-social behaviour in our community. Often, the emergency services work together with other public services to plan for emergencies, like a terrorist attack, or try to solve difficult complex problems.

To make your learning relevant to the workplace, you will be provided with real-life scenario to develop relevant skills, knowledge and application. Examples include studying a local community to produce a community profile, practicing rescue techniques developing leadership and essential skills for the industry.

You will learn through a range of methods, usually a combination of lectures, seminars, practical activities and workshops. At later stages of the course, you’ll have the chance to work on projects, either individually or in groups.

Outside activities are also built into the programme, as well as visiting speakers and project work. There are a variety of assessment methods employed that reflect the industry such as stakeholder analysis, Community Profiles, Case studies, presentations, reflections and essays.

What is expected of me?

To enter the course, you’ll need a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths/Maths Numeracy and English Language (Or equivalent), plus:

48 UCAS points - UCAS tariff calculator

Or Access to HE where you have achieved a Pass Diploma with 45 Passes

Please note that if you do not meet the grade criteria, then age and experience may be able to be taken into consideration.

What comes next?

This course is a valuable qualification if you want a career in the Local Authorities, Civil Servants, Community organisations, Police, Fire Services, Ambulance Services, Prison and Security Services or the Military, plus many more.

You can also progress to the final year of the BA (Hons) Public Services degree at the University of South Wales.

Additional information

This course is delivered over two days and is franchised by the University of South Wales (subject to validation).

The UCAS code is: 534L

There is a course fee of £80 to £100 to cover course kit.