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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: 8T3D

Public Services

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Wakefield, England
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2 yearsDuration
£3,700Per Year (Intl)
£7,400Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), the FdA Public Services provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Wakefield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This course can either be studied at Wakefield College or Selby College. The programme offers an academically and vocationally focused curriculum which develops a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, processes and practices of working within the Public Services. This provides a challenging, employability-led curriculum, that uses work-based knowledge and real-life scenarios, allowing development of a range of transferable skills, abilities and competencies necessary for a successful career in the public sector. International tuition fees are £3,700 per year, home/UK fees are £7,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Public Services: Foundations and Context
Law and Governance in the Public Sector
Strategic Management and Organisational Behaviour
Leadership and Professional Development
Public Policy and Service Delivery
Criminal Justice Systems and Practice
Emergency Services Operations
Research Methods and Work-Based Learning
UCAS Code:8T3D
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£3,700

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£7,400

Home Student Fee

£7,400

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

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UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
100%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
59%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

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Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers Public Services as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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