Pearson BTEC HND Diploma Level 5 Public Services
David Game College - Higher Education Centre
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Course StructureThis course is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a career in the Public Services sector, most notably the Police Service, Criminal Intelligence, Major Crime Investigation, Crime Analytics, Justice Services such as in Probation / Youth Justice, Security Services Personnel and other Criminal Justice support agencies. You will develop a firm understanding of the Justice system and criminology, human psychology and sociology, diversity, health & safety and ...Read more

Course Structure

This course is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a career in the Public Services sector, most notably the Police Service, Criminal Intelligence, Major Crime Investigation, Crime Analytics, Justice Services such as in Probation / Youth Justice, Security Services Personnel and other Criminal Justice support agencies. You will develop a firm understanding of the Justice system and criminology, human psychology and sociology, diversity, health & safety and your own personal efficiency and development in all situations where crime and criminal services specialists are employed.

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 & 5 HNC/D in Public Services provides a specialist, work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for the Public Services sector. There are opportunities for further study and career options.

At the end of your course, you will have a recognised qualification which will aid progression into employment in the public services with a particular focus on crime and criminal justice along with other careers that require a disciplined but caring approach. It also offers career progression and professional development for those already in employment.

On successful completion of the HND, there is an opportunity to complete a third year ‘top-up’ with us studying a level 6 BSc (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice programme which is delivered in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire. Alternatively, the HND could lead you onto a suitable degree at another provider or graduate entry to selective institutions.

This course provides:

  • in-depth study of a wide range of public and criminal justice service operations
  • opportunities to find out about jobs available in these services and prepare you for their entry procedures
  • regular contact with public service workers and visits to public service providers
  • assignments and projects directly related to the contemporary public service scene
  • practical work on community projects.

Assessment

To gain the HND each module must be successfully completed. Assessment is by a combination of coursework, assignments, projects or an examination. All assessments are externally verified by Pearson. Most units on the BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) level courses are worth 15 UK credits. Students will be expected to commit at least 150 notional hours towards completing the learning outcomes per unit. This usually consists of a combination of around 60% direct teaching time and around 40% independent study time (e.g. preparations for research and assessments, background reading, etc.).

Progression

On successful completion of the Level 5 course, students are entitled to continue their studies at the university level. Through a collaborative agreement with the University of Gloucestershire, HND graduates will be able to continue with their studies at DGHE Centre to study the Top-up in Criminology & Criminal Justice.

Careers

On successful completion of this 2 year course, students will have strong career prospects in diverse areas of the Public Sector including:

  • Police officer
  • Major crime investigator
  • Criminal Intelligence analyst
  • Scenes of crime
  • Crime analyst
  • Detention officer
  • Justice Services (youth justice/ probation officer)
  • Security services personnel
  • Prison Officer
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Students need A level standard or overseas equivalent.

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£8,900 per year

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David Game College - Higher Education Centre
David Game Higher Education Centre (DGHE) 32-35 Jewry Street London City Of London EC3N 2ET United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Aldgate  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Fenchurch Street   0.1 miles away
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