The Higher National Certificate (Level 4 HNC) is the first year towards achieving your undergraduate degree. The course is designed to introduce you to the world of higher education, developing the necessary skills, such as researching, referencing and study skills required to be successful. One of the main aims of this course is to introduce you to developing an understanding of the subjects.
The HNC in Public Services covers a range of units that will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the public sector and services, structures of the organisations, mental health impacts on the sector, and a wide range of topical issues happening in the country and the world today. With units that delve into terrorism, criminal behaviour and legal systems, will provide you with the foundations to build on as you progress higher. The course is assessed through a variety of methods, from essay writing to delivering professional presentations and formal discussions.
The Level 4 Higher National Diploma is the first step towards achieving the Higher National Diploma in Public Services, both of which are recognised by higher education providers, and lead towards topping your qualifications up to a full undergraduate degree. This course therefore meets admission requirements to many relevant public services-related courses, for example:
- BA (Hons) Criminology
- BA (Hons) Policing
- BA (Hons) Public Services
- BA (Hons) Public Services Management
- BSc (Hons) Applied Social Sciences
- BA (Hons) Leadership in the Public Sector
- BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology
- BA (Hons) Uniformed and Public Services
- BSc (Hons) Public Services and the Community
- BSc (Hons) Fire and Rescue
