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Public Services Foundation Degree in Selby – Selby College

Cost£7,620.00
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Public Services Foundation Degree in Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time over two years.

The course builds knowledge of how public services operate, using academic study alongside real-life scenarios. You'll develop transferable skills in communication, problem-solving, and professional practice. Units cover key concepts, processes, and working practices across the public sector.

You'll need 48 UCAS Points, including GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths, or an Access to HE Qualification. All applicants must complete an interview. You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Public Services.

Who this course is for

The programme offers an academically and vocationally focused curriculum developing a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, processes and practices of working within the Public Services. The programme offers a challenging, employability-led curriculum, that uses both academia and real-life scenarios, allowing development of a range of transferable skills, abilities and competencies necessary for a successful career in the public sector.

The programme offers a broad base of subject knowledge for you to draw on in your working life, providing the opportunity to explore legal, theoretical and political application and acquire an understanding of strategic management processes used within public sector organisations.

Employability is a key theme of the programme and the team are currently working closely with a number of public services for students to undertake voluntary work to complement their academic programme.

You will learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, case studies, simulations/role play, work-based projects, self-directed study, and research. Guest speakers and industry visits will enhance your learning and application of this into work-based situations.

You will be expected to undertake 10 hours per week of self-directed study per module aided with a student support where you will receive pastoral and academic guidance and gain study skills.

Entry requirements

48 UCAS Points including GCSE Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent in English Language and Maths An Access to HE Qualification Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our APL process for accreditation towards this course.

All external applicants must complete a satisfactory interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how public services are structured and managed.
  • You'll study the key processes and practices used across the public sector.
  • You'll develop communication and teamwork skills relevant to public service roles.
  • You'll analyse real-life scenarios to apply academic knowledge in practice.
  • You'll build professional competencies valued by employers in the public sector.
  • You'll develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining academic study with practical, scenario-based activities. Assessment draws on both academic and vocational methods, reflecting the employability focus of the course. Selby College will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.

What you will need to bring

Selby College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police constable, entry-level uniformed role with a police force, though further training and selection are required.
  • Prison officer, working in custody and rehabilitation settings, subject to employer recruitment.
  • Public sector administrator, supporting operations within local or central government.
  • Emergency services support roles, working alongside frontline teams in areas such as fire or ambulance services.
  • Community support officer, assisting police in a non-warranted capacity.

What you could study next

  • Bachelor's Degree in Criminology, Policing, or Public Services (Level 6), the natural next step to a full honours degree and broader career options.
  • Professional policing qualifications, required if you apply to join a police force directly.
  • Postgraduate study, available once you hold a bachelor's degree, for specialist or leadership roles in the public sector.
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