Public Services (Top-Up)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Politics

About this course

Course overview

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.

Why study with us

  • 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.

  • 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.

    What you'll do

  • Hear from guest speakers and have the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice by undertaking relevant work experience.

  • Learn about the crucial role of public services in the criminal justice system, education, politics and welfare and discover how you could make a positive difference in your future career.

  • Develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to work in different areas of the public services. Past students have gone on to work in the criminal justice sector (prison service and police), in fire and rescue.

    Future careers

    This course will equip you to enjoy a successful career in international organisations, non-governmental organisations, Criminal Justice, educational environments, Police Service, Armed Services, Youth Justice, the National Health Service and more.

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Politics

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    University of Central Lancashire

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