Public Services HND
Barnfield College, Luton
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Higher National Diploma - HND

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Barnfield College

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

2 Years

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Qualification

Higher National Diploma - HND

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Barnfield College

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This course provides students with a greater range and specialistion as a progression from Level 4 HNC. This qualification will ensure students are prepared for emloyment in the Public Service sector, with a flexible and broad-based approached to studying in the Public Services. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the sector and will develop the theoretical grounding required for a range of Public Services. **Areas of study include:**• Research Project• Organisations and Behaviour • Fair ...Read more

This course provides students with a greater range and specialistion as a progression from Level 4 HNC. This qualification will ensure students are prepared for emloyment in the Public Service sector, with a flexible and broad-based approached to studying in the Public Services. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the sector and will develop the theoretical grounding required for a range of Public Services.


Areas of study include:

• Research Project
• Organisations and Behaviour
• Fair Treatment
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Criminal Justice
• Technology
• Employability


Leads to:

Once you have successfully completed your HND, you can then choose to complete a top up year at a university to achieve a full Bachelor’s degree. You can also pursue an advanced apprenticeship or enter employment.

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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%

Entry requirements

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UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

48 UCAS points from an appropriate level 3 qualification. English Language and maths GCSE at grade D (or grade 3) or above or equivalent (typically FS L2). We welcome applications from international or mature students without the required formal qualifications but with sector experience.

Tuition fees

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England

£6,000 per year

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Students from England

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£6,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£6,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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£6,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Uni info

Barnfield College, Luton
New Bedford Road Luton LU2 7BF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leagrave  1.0 miles away

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