Public Services and Criminology
University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton CollegePublic Services and Criminology FD is an undergraduate degree at University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College, based in Taunton, taught full-time over 2 years. Entry requires around 48 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
48 points
Typical offer · UCAS
About this course
This course is designed for students who would like to work in public services and for those who have an interest in entering the world of criminology and related public service employment.
The course will help you to understand how society functions, how criminals are conditioned to behave, and the role of public services in a changing society. It will also look at how public services can use this information to be more effective in the fight against crime. Upon successful completion, you will finish with relevant theoretical and practical knowledge that enables you to progress to a relevant final year top-up degree.
Progression Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this course you may be able to top-up to a full Honours Degree. Many of our graduates have taken up employment in the public services sector including the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services, HM Forces, HM Prison Service and outdoor education and activity centres.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Foundation Degree - FD
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Taunton
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Sociology, Politics
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ