Pearson BTEC HND Diploma Level 5 Public Services (with a Crime and Criminal Justice specialist pathway)

UK and EU students:

• A level standard or overseas equivalent
• Other UK level 3 qualifications (e.g. Foundation Diploma, Access to HE Certificate, a BTEC Diploma/National, Advanced GNVQ or AVCE)
• Overseas Qualifications equivalent to Level 3 (e.g. Diploma de Baccalaureate, Brandos Atestas, Ensino Medio,etc )

The College will ensure that entry requirements are applied in accordance with institutional policy and that the admissions process will take the following format.

Step 1: Apply

• All applicants must first create an online portal account with David Game Higher Education and complete the application form 

Step 2: Upload Documents

• Examination transcripts (English translation where necessary), or notarised copies and English Language examination transcripts (where applicable)
• Your CV
• A copy of your passport 
• Proof of Address (e.g Bank Statement, household utility bill, current UK driving licence)
• A 300-500 word personal statement outlining the reasons for applying to your chosen programme, how you feel you will benefit from the programme of study, what contributions you will make to the College and how this will help your future career aspirations
• Photo (Passport style picture)
• Employment reference letter (if applicable)

Note: If you are not able to submit the documents online you can bring them into the college and a staff member can do it on your behalf. If requested, applicants must provide two references in support of their suitability for the programme.

Step 3: Arrange an Interview

• Applicants will be subject to a personal interview where possible either by a member of the admissions team or approved agency (where this is not possible acceptance will be based on the information contained in the application form and any supporting documents)
• Arrange an appointment to visit DGHE to present certain original documents and attend an interview. You can do this via email admissions@dghe.ac.uk or via telephone 02032200347
• Applications can also be submitted in person at our DGHE campus. 
  Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Note: All applicants must present original examination transcripts on the interview day.

Step 4: Internal English Test

Applicants whose first language is not English, with no formal or recognised qualification, will be required to take the DGHE English Entry test to determine whether their level of English is appropriate for the course applied. The level required for entry onto the HND is typically an IELTS 5.5 or above.

Step 5: Accepting your Offer

Campus Name: David Game College

Course Duration: Two years, full time

Course Delivery: Two days per week or; 2 evenings and Saturdays

Course Fees: £6000 (Student Loans available)

Course Start Date:  27th September 2021

Awarding Body: Pearson

Note: UK/EU students may be eligible for study loans/grants from the Student Loans Company. This support can help finance both your studies and day-to-day living expenses (depending on the course level). You can find more information related to Student Finance and EU students by visiting the corresponding links. For more information, please contact the admissions team at info@dghe.ac.uk or T: 0203 220 0347

To gain the HND each module must be successfully completed. Assessment is by a combination of coursework, assignments, projects or an examination. All assessments are externally verified by Pearson. Most units on the BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) level courses are worth 15 UK credits. Students will be expected to commit at least 150 notional hours towards completing the learning outcomes per unit. This usually consists of a combination of around 60% direct teaching time and around 40% independent study time (e.g. preparations for research and assessments, background reading, etc.).

On successful completion of the Level 5 course, students are entitled to continue their studies at the university level. Through a collaborative agreement with the University of Gloucestershire, HND graduates will be able to continue with their studies at DGHE Centre to study the Top-up in Criminology & Criminal Justice. For a comprehensive list of universities that offers for other the top-up degrees pathways, please find out more here degreecoursefinder.pearson.com

On successful completion of this 2 year course, students will have strong career prospects in diverse areas of the Public Sector including:

• Police officer
• Major crime investigator
• Criminal Intelligence analyst
• Scenes of crime
• Crime analyst
• Detention officer
• Justice Services (youth justice/ probation officer) 
• Security services personnel
• Prison Officer

The HNC consists of the first year of the HND (i.e. 120 credits at Level 4 Higher National Certificate). Please enquire today if you want to study for the HNC programme; the start dates are as per the HND.