Public Services
The uniformed public services offer an exciting and hugely varied choice of career opportunities.
Life in the public services can be challenging, rewarding and exciting; we can provide you with the skills, knowledge and expertise to succeed. 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 services 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 & trips
Trips and guest speakers to enhance students’ experience.
Public Services Courses
- School Leavers
- University-level Courses
Level 1 Introduction to Sport & Public Services
Start Date: September
Level 2 Uniformed Public Services
Start Date: September
Level 3 Uniformed Public Services
Start Date: September
Start Date: September 2026
BA (Hons) Public Services (Top-Up)
Start Date: September 2026
Start Date: September 2026
Wakefield College Sport & Public Services Newsletter Spring 2025
Meet Our Students
I chose this course because it gave me the qualification I need to follow my career path into policing.
Public Services
I’m now working as a Police Officer, and my ultimate ambition is to progress into Firearms Police.
Public Services
During my time at College, I made lots of friends and developed new skills that will stay with me.
Public Services
I enjoy our activity and expeditions classes most – we have done a lot of activities with NCS (the National Citizen Service) such as rock climbing and raft building.
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The Public Services course has improved my confidence all-around and it’s going to set me up for my future as I want to do an apprenticeship with the fire service which we learn lots about.
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Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.
Learn about our Support Services
Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.
Learn about Financial Support
Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.
Learn how to apply
Visit an Open Event to find out more about our courses and speak with an advisor.
View our forthcoming Open Events