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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PSTU

Leadership and Management in Public Services (Top-Up)

Barnsley College University Centre
Barnsley, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Leadership and Management in Public Services (Top-Up) at Barnsley College University Centre. Based in Barnsley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Public Services landscape is incredibly versatile, constantly changing and adapting in order to meet the requirements of modern contemporary issues that impact the lives of millions of people within society. Issues ranging from offender management within the criminal justice system to marginalisation, societal inequalities, policy development and finance and funding. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in the modern world then a career in the public services is for you. Home/uk fees are £6,995 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Leadership in Public Services
Organisational Change Management
Public Service Policy and Governance
Financial Management and Resource Planning
Criminal Justice Systems and Offender Management
Equality
Diversity and Social Inclusion
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Leadership Dissertation or Major Project
UCAS Code:PSTU
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,500

Home Student Fee

£6,995

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Barnsley College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,500£33,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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