We don't currently offer apprenticeships in this subject. Why not take a look at our Apprenticeship Department page to see everything that we do offer?
You can take part in simulated activities with public services providers, such as National Health Service, Fire Service, Police and the Army.
The public services industry is one of the largest in the UK and offers a wide and varied range of job opportunities.
Our staff all have experience in the uniformed services giving you the very best tuition, advice and help to achieve your goals.
You will be able to progress on to a Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice Foundation Degree at Barnsley College to further develop your skills and knowledge and boost your career prospects.
All students have access to Additional Learning Support (ALS). Find out how the ALS department supported Abbie Williams.
The Public Services department is based in our Honeywell Sports campus. Visit our Campus page to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and take a 360 campus tour.
Careers guidance: see what careers are available in the Public Services sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
Studying Public Services with us will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers in areas such as: The Ambulance Service, Law and the legal system, National Health Service (NHS), the Prison Service and more. You will be able to develop skills for entry to: The Fire Service, the Armed Forces and the Police Force.
See what careers are available in the Public Services sector.
Devan Conway
Public Services: Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 Full-time
“I enjoy coming to College and having the opportunity to learn and build my future thanks to the kind and helpful tutors who assist me along the way. I enjoy the practical side to my course the most. Whether it be running a 5k or practicing searches in my uniform during CSI.”
Former Darton Academy pupil
Ellie Dyson
Public Services: Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 Full-time
“I enjoy coming to College to see my friends and I learn something new every day. The thing I most love about the course is when we get a chance to do practical work, because it gives me more of an insight into how things are meant to work.”
Former Horizon Community College pupil.
Abbie Gibbens
Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice Foundation Degree
“The tutors are really helpful and there is a lot of support available. I enjoyed the flexibility of the course and being able to study alongside my job as a Prison Officer. My advice for anyone thinking of studying here is to just apply and enjoy the ride.”
Now a Prison Officer.
Bethany Moore
Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice Foundation Degree
“My tutors have been very professional, understanding and helpful. I would recommend the College to others because the lessons are personalised and have fascinating modules such as the rehabilitation of offenders, the criminal justice system and crime and criminal behaviour. ”
Now studying BSc Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice Level 6 (Top-Up).