Overview

This top-up degree gives you the chance to improve on your foundation or HND qualification in just one year and develop academic and practical skills which will equip you for a successful career in public services.

Key facts

You will look at current issues in the world of public services, exploring the challenges faced by the local and central government.
You will get in-depth insights into the kinds of issues you are likely to encounter when working in the public sector, including but not limited to; cybercrime, gender violence, hate crime, human trafficking and terrorism. You will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of these issues and the ability to analyse and evaluate relevant policy, legislation and criminological and sociological perspectives.
This Public Services (Top-up) (Hons) degree from The University of Lancashire will equip you to enjoy a successful career in international organisations, non-governmental organisations, Criminal Justice, educational environments, Police Service, Armed Services, Youth Justice, the National Health Service and more.
Our graduates are currently working in a wide range of settings including as teachers, the police service, the prison service, environmental health, the NHS and charitable organisations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Interpretations in the UK Dilemmas and Controversies
Public services Work Placement
Dissertation in Public Services
Crimes of the Powerful
Human Trafficking
Terrorism and Security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Policy View 98 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Foundation Degree or HND in Public Services or Criminology and Criminal Justice
The university will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, they will consider you for other programmes.
They know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17325 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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