Public Services (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Public Services (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
The Foundation Year in Public Services forms part of an integrated four-year degree programme and is designed for students who do not currently meet the admissions criteria for direct entry onto a degree course such as BA (Hons) Public Services.
Prepare for a career in public services while building the academic skills needed to succeed at university. Across the year, you’ll study how crime, justice and investigation operate within society, while developing academic, personal and professional skills. Learning combines discussion, applied activities, teamwork and reflection...
The Foundation Year in Public Services forms part of an integrated four-year degree programme and is designed for students who do not currently meet the admissions criteria for direct entry onto a degree course such as BA (Hons) Public Services.<br/><br/>Prepare for a career in public services while building the academic skills needed to succeed at university. Across the year, you’ll study how crime, justice and investigation operate within society, while developing academic, personal and professional skills. Learning combines discussion, applied activities, teamwork and reflection to strengthen research, communication and ethical awareness. This supportive foundation prepares you for progression into the Public Services degree and future careers.<br/><br/>If youre ready to start a rewarding and fulfilling journey to a career in Public Services but don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the degree or you need extra support, this Foundation Year provides the perfect stepping stone into higher education.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Pontypridd
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L44F
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
D,D
T Level
Pass (D or E)
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