Program Overview

Introduction to the FdSc Community and Public Services Program

The FdSc Community and Public Services program is a foundation degree offered in partnership with City College Plymouth. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of community and public services, including the theoretical foundations and practical applications of these services.

Program Details

• Institution Code: C83
• Duration: 3 years
• Course Type: Part-time
• Study Location: City College Plymouth

Course Structure

The program is structured into three years, with each year comprising core modules that focus on different aspects of community and public services.

Year 1

• 21st Century Democracy: This module examines theories and types of democracy and their application to governance.
• Crime and Justice Services: This module explores the structure and roles of organizations within the Criminal Justice System of England and Wales.
• Community and Public Services: This module critically examines community and public service organizations to provide a better understanding of their roles in wider society.
• Social Divisions and Deprivation: This module recognizes and promotes discussion on central issues of social divisions and deprivation.

Year 2

• Applied Social Psychology: This module explores the application of social psychological theories in community and public service settings.
• Developing Community and Public Service Competencies 1: This practice-based module develops skills necessary for a successful career in community and public services.
• Enterprise and the Economy: This module aims to develop an understanding of enterprise, risk-taking, and innovation within national and international organizational and market settings.
• Policy and Social Justice: This module critically examines the role of public policy and social justice in today's society.

Final Year

• Theory of Crime and Criminal Behaviour: This module studies the meaning, extent, and effects of crime for individuals and society.
• Developing Competencies in the Community and Public Services (2): This module focuses on research and further develops public service competencies to prepare students for employment.
• Managing in Public and Community Services: This module provides students with the opportunity to critically examine theories of management and their application to the community and public services sector.
• Rehabilitation and Resettlement: This module considers the rehabilitation of offenders, efforts to curb re-offending, and the resettlement of inmates after release from institutions.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

As this course is delivered by a partner college, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding. Note that tuition fee prices may change, and the UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced.

Progression Routes

Completing this course enables students to progress onto related courses and programs with the University of Plymouth, such as the BSc (Hons) Community and Public Service Management.

Partnership with City College Plymouth

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions to make higher education more accessible. City College Plymouth is one of these partners, offering a supportive learning environment and competitive pricing. Students of the partnership institution become part of both the college's community and the University of Plymouth's academic community, with access to resources and support from both institutions.

Studying with City College Plymouth

City College Plymouth is one of the largest colleges in the South West, with a dynamic Students' Union and Student Liaison Team. The college is located just one-and-a-half miles from the University of Plymouth, offering a unique blend of further and higher education opportunities.