Public Services

Loughborough College
Undergraduate HND Full-time 1 Year Politics

About this course

Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, this one year course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in public services. This full-time course will prepare you for a diverse range of career opportunities, including professions within the Armed Forces, Police, Fire, Prison, and NHS Ambulance Services, as well as the Civil Service and Crown Prosecution Service.

The HND in Public Services is a vocational programme, that provides you with a firm grounding in the key concepts of management and leadership. Comprising a range of core and optional modules, you will gain an understanding of the governmental, sociological and psychological aspects of a career in public services, and how they relate to professional practice. Providing the foundations for further study or employment, this HND offers you the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and related skills through a combination of theoretical study and practical experience.

The programme considers practical experience, including various outdoor excursions, to be an equally integral part of your learning, alongside classroom-based study. This multifaceted approach enables you to not only develop your leadership skills in the classroom but also to apply them in the field.

Features and Benefits

  • Study a course that provides you with the essential skills and experience to enhance your employability or prepare you for further study.

  • Study in a supportive environment, with a range of services at your fingertips to help you reach your full potential.

  • Be a full member of Loughborough Students Union- consistently voted No.1 for student experience.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    3560 Public services associate professionals
    2493 Public relations professionals
    2439 Business, research and administrative professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Higher National Diploma - HND
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Loughborough
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Politics