The curriculum design has focused on developing essential skills that will aid learners in their chosen careers, such as critical thinking, teamwork, and organisational abilities.
The selection of specific units include;
- Unit 29: Research Project (Pearson-set)
- Unit 30: Reflective Professional Practice
- Unit 34: Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Unit 43: Cyber Security
- Unit 45 Coaching and Mentoring Techniques
- Unit 47 Contemporary sociological issues
- Unit 53 Work-based Experience.
Industry visits and links with - Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, RAF and Army.
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Entry requirements
Successful completion of HNC L4 in Public Services
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Who is the course for?
Students wishing to contiune with their Higher Education Studies in the subject of public services.
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Study methods
Summative assignments which include a range of assessment methods including; reports, essays, presentations, group tasks and practical demonstrations.
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How is the course assessed?
Coursework via summative assessment
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More information
Please click here for the Course Handbook – containing full course details plus information on
- Assessment and grading
- College rules and resources
- Student support and representation.
Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions for our HE students.
For students to be eligible for funding from Student Finance England, they must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS is the new independent regulator for higher education in England and all higher education providers need to register with the OfS for their students to be eligible for student support in the 2024-25 academic year. The OfS has published providers on its Register and HRUC (and HCUC as we were known before Jan 2023) has been registered since 10 December 2018. Please visit www.officeforstudents.org.uk for more information.
- Assessment and grading
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
The course will give you insight into careers in the uniformed services. You are encouraged to use your studies to find out more about your chosen career. Students should look to gain employment with the Emergency Services and Armed Forces, e.g., Border Force, Police, Fire & Rescue, Ambulance, Prison & Probation, Security Industry, Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office, Ministry of Defence, or National Crime Agency. Roles undertaken would potentially be in managerial and leadership style roles.
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Where Next – Further Studies
University Top-Up – At the end of the successful completion of your HND, there is potential to ‘Top up’ to a degree with a university. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements for many relevant public services-related courses, for example:
BA (Hons) Criminology, BA (Hons) Policing, BA (Hons) Public Services, BA (Hons) Leadership in the Public Sector, BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology, BA (Hons) Uniformed and Public Services -
Fees
Home student fee: £6,000
International student fee: £8,500. There is also a registration fee for international students. This is between £115-25.
The fees quoted are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
Fees will be no higher than those published, subject to an Access and Participation Plan being approved by the Office for Students.
Whether you pay a 'home' or 'overseas' fee depends on whether you meet certain criteria. Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) does not create the criteria for fee status. The fee status criteria is provided in regulations and guidance, published by the government.
For information on the conditions you need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition fees at the 'home' rate for study on a Higher Education (HE) course at Uxbridge College please contact the Careers Team on 01895 853333.
If you are unsure about your status, please contact the Careers Team at Uxbridge College. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) also has information about residency for international students. -
How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
