Weymouth College
Public Services FdSc
Weymouth College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Public Services FdSc and other courses in CAH15 at Weymouth College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH15.

Overall student satisfaction
90 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25651 £24571 £30295
25-75 percentile range £22016 - £30312 £19077 - £31076 £22913 - £40577

Course Description

The Foundation Degree in Public Services (delivered in partnership with Plymouth University) is designed to open your eyes to the diverse range of careers available. These include uniformed services, such as emergency, defence, security, justice and probation through to non-uniformed roles with local and central government, as well as related voluntary and private-sector agencies. If you want a job that is challenging, offers great career prospects, and provides great job satisfaction, then why not consider a career in public services?

The course aims to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to progress and develop your career in public services and related voluntary and private-sector organisations.

  • PLEASE NOTE THIS IT IS PROPOSED THAT THIS COURSE BE REVALIDATED DURING 2023/24 SO SOME CONTENT MAY CHANGE.

**This course is mainly assessed through coursework**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

International applicants will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 achieved within the last two years to apply for this course. International students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of the tuition fee.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Public Services, FdSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Public Services FdSc

Ireland £6750 year 1
EU £6750 year 1
International £6750 year 1
England UK £6750 year 1
Northern Ireland £6750 year 1
Scotland £6750 year 1
Wales £6750 year 1
Channel Islands £6750 year 1

Additional fee information

Currently the cost of visits/trips are funded as part of this course. If required for work placement application costs for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is also funded. You will be expected to have appropriate sportswear, ie shorts, T-shirt and trainers You will be expected to have appropriate sportswear, i.e. shorts, T-shirt and trainers. International students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of the tuition fee. *Note – All costs may be subject to change and may vary dependent on place of purchase.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Weymouth College

Weymouth College is an institution that teaches school leavers and adults on an extensive range of vocational and academic subjects, based in the quiet seaside town of Weymouth, England. Among the study options that applicants can find here, there are A-Levels, Apprenticeships, as well as University Level courses which award Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas, and Bachelors Degrees.

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Where is this programme taught

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