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Public Services

Life in the public services can be challenging, rewarding and exciting; we can provide you with the skills, knowledge and expertise to succeed.

Life in the public services can be challenging, rewarding and exciting; we can provide you with the skills, knowledge and expertise to succeed. The uniformed public services offer an exciting and hugely varied choice of career opportunities.

Whether you’re working for an emergency service such as the police, fire service, or paramedics, or for one of the armed services, you’ll be on the front line and every day will be a new challenge.

Why Study With Us?

Emergency service links

Strong links with Emergency Services and the Armed Forces.

State-of-the-art facilities

State-of-the-art facilities with the latest equipment.

Highly-qualified staff

Highly-qualified staff who are specialists in their areas.

Residentials & visits

Trips and guest speakers to enhance students’ experience.

Public Services at Selby College

Links with Public Services

Our department has strong links with local Emergency Services and the Armed Forces, with students attending Armistice Day events with the Army and visiting Carrgate West Yorkshire Police Training Centre, Strensall Army Barracks and Welton Waters Adventure Centre with the Royal Marines.

Public Services at Selby College

Residential Trips & Visits

It’s not all work and no play in the Public Services Department! Students have enjoyed a number of trips throughout their studies, including residentials to Rosedale Abbey, the Hole of Horcum and Pen-y-ghent.

Public Services at Selby College

Guest Speakers

We regularly invite guest speakers to deliver talks to our students, including Emma Johnson from Humberside Police who spoke to students about her role and shared insights about how the Police promote equality and diversity, as well as how she handles key situations within our diverse society.

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Annual Awards Ceremony

As a Public Service student, you will be invited to the College’s Annual Sport & Public Services Awards which celebrate the successes of our sports teams and individual students from across the academic year.

Public Services Courses

  • School Leavers
  • University-level Courses

BA (Hons) Criminology & Law

Start Date: September 2026

BA (Hons) Public Services (Top-Up)

Start Date: September 2026

FdA Public Services

Start Date: September 2026

Selby College Sport & Public Services Newsletter Spring 2025

Meet Our Students

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The course allowed me to gain key skills, including communication, team building and problem-solving which I will use in my future career in the uniformed services sector.

Luke

Public Services

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Visiting Bewerley Park really helped me build confidence and communication skills - it showed me I could push myself and work well in a team.

Jacob

Public Services

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I absolutely loved my time at College and the relationships I built with both my peers and tutors.

Esme

Public Services

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The course has taught me a lot about working in a team, as well as police powers, global affairs and expedition skills.

Amy

Public Services

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Since starting the course, the activities which we do during practical lessons have been a highlight for me.

Aiden

Public Services

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What I love about my course is that it’s a very welcoming environment and my tutors are approachable.

Abbie

Public Services

Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

Learn about our Support Services

Money Matters

Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.

Learn about Financial Support

Apply Now

Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.

Learn how to apply

Open Events

Visit an Open Event to find out more about our courses and speak with an advisor.

View our forthcoming Open Events