Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services
at Harlow College, Harlow · college
What the college says
This course is suitable for those interested in a career in the public services or those wishing to study a variety of degrees including Law, Criminology, Politics, or Public Services. The public sector is the UK's largest employer and includes central and local government, the armed forces and the emergency services.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs (minimum) Grades 4 -9 or a Merit at a relevant Level 2 Diploma
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Harlow College
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3LH
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Harlow
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