Foundation Degree (FdA) in Public Services

Summary:

Those working in, or wishing to join, Public (uniformed) Services.

Course Code: F3949 Course Length: Two years Entry Requirements:

NVQ 3 or equivalent. We expect you above all to have the commitment and enthusiasm to be successful and all applicants are offered an interview. We welcome applications from mature (21+) students who have experience in practice or other suitable qualifications. You will need to be employed or have a voluntary placement for 1 day a week minimum or equivalent.

Core Skills:

You will study: The Individual in the Sports, Health and Exercise Sector, Work Based Learning 1&2, Professional Roles and Responsibilities, Introduction to the Principles of Management and Human Resources, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Information Systems, Psychology and Human Behaviour in Public Services, Sociology in Public Services, Crime, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Drug and Alcohol Misuse, Impact of Globalisation and Socio-political, Perspectives on Public Services, Outdoor Skills, Higher Learning Skills and Research.

Assessment:

Variety of assessment methods e.g. essays, case studies, portfolio, reports.

Academic Progression:

Graduates can progress with credit to Honours degrees offered in the region and the BA (Hons) Professional Studies at UEA guarantees full articulation.

Career Progression:

This increasingly well-recognised qualification will assist you in finding career opportunities in the uniformed Public Services, and the Armed Forces. If you are in work, will enhance your ability to contribute effectively to your organisation and thus the possibility of progression into and through supervisory and management roles.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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