You will study a series of introductory modules in public services, designed to give you a well-rounded grounding within the field, which will also be supplemented with an additional study skills module designed to support your studies and future progression. Key modules * Public Affairs * Public Service Organisation * Doing Social Science Research * Poverty, Inequality and Social Inclusion * Choice from a range of optional modules such as Youth: New Directions, New Agendas, Understanding Crime, Criminals and Victims, Work Placement and Conflict, Crisis and Change. Study skills module You will also be required to undertake a further 10 credit module: * Enhancing Academic success (10 Credit)

A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is a higher education qualification awarded in UK universities following successful completion of one year of full-time study (or equivalent). This CertHE in Public Services, a recognised qualification in its own right, is the equivalent to one year of undergraduate study at the University of South Wales. This means on successful completion of this certificate course you’ll be able to continue onto the second year of the BA (Hons) Public Services degree or finish your studies with a certificate qualification valued by employers.