BA (HONS) Public Service (Top-Up)

This top-up degree in Public Service will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues facing public services today. You'll explore topics such as governance, policy-making, and service delivery, while also developing your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With a focus on practical application, this course will prepare you for a career in public service, including roles in local government, central government, non-governmental organizations, or private sector companies that work with public services.

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Students who complete this course can go on to pursue careers in fields such as policy analysis, program evaluation, and management consulting. Additionally, the course's emphasis on practical application means that students will have the opportunity to engage in real-world projects and placements, giving them valuable experience and connections in the industry.

Leading Public Service Education at Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University is a leading provider of public service education, with a strong focus on practical application and real-world experience. The university's location in Cambridge provides access to a thriving hub of policy and decision-making, offering students unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration. With a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and research, Anglia Ruskin University is an ideal choice for students looking to make a positive impact in the public sector.

With a focus on issues such as public services policy, youth justice, and politics, our top-up degree will further your academic knowledge and work-based skills. Thanks to our links with fire and ambulance services, the police, the Prison Service, HM Revenue & Customs, and the Armed Forces, youll benefit from course content that aligns closely with current professional practice €“ delivered by lecturers who have first-hand experience of working in the sector. But you wont just learn in the classroom. You might go on a trip to Berlin and tour a Stasi prison, roleplay as a casualty in simulated mass emergency situations for London Fire Brigade, take part in Public Order policing training, or go on a teambuilding trip to the Lake District involving activities such as kayaking, ghyll-scrambling and abseiling.

The Foundation Degree in Public Services, or an equivalent qualification, is required.