We don't currently offer apprenticeships in this subject. Why not take a look at our Apprenticeship Department page to see everything that we do offer?
You can take part in simulated activities with public services providers, such as National Health Service, Fire Service, Police and the Army.
Our staff all have experience in the uniformed services giving you the very best tuition, advice and help to achieve your goals.
You can study Criminology in Barnsley up to Level 6 by progressing to a degree at Barnsley College University Centre which means that there is something on offer for those who are just starting their career as well as those who are looking to specialise.
All students have access to Additional Learning Support (ALS). Find out how the ALS department supported Abbie Williams.
The Public Services department is based in our Honeywell Sports campus. Visit our Campus page to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and take a 360 campus tour.
Careers guidance: see what careers are available in the Public Services sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
You will study in our simulated crime scene area with industry standard forensic equipment such as crime scene tape, evidence envelopes, fingerprint Kit and white suit, mask and shoe coverings.
See the Public Services pathways to find out what study programmes we offer.
Studying Public Services with us will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers in areas such as: The Ambulance Service, Law and the legal system, National Health Service (NHS), the Prison Service, The Fire Service, the Armed Forces and the Police Force.
See what careers are available in the Public Services sector.
Luke Hellewell
Public Services Higher Education Pathway Leader
“I developed a career within the forensic mental health services, working my way over the course of ten years through low, medium and high security at Rampton High Security Hospital, which caters for some of the country's most dangerous and prolific offenders. I gained specialist training and experience in hostage negotiation and riot instructing. I’m Barnsley College alumni myself, having studied Public Services here. While I have worked at Barnsley College, I have taught across both Further Education and Higher Education (HE) provision and I am now a HE Pathway Leader, responsible for writing a degree qualification in Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice.”
Devan Conway
Public Services: Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 Full-time
“I enjoy coming to College and having the opportunity to learn and build my future thanks to the kind and helpful tutors who assist me along the way. I enjoy the practical side to my course the most. Whether it be running a 5k or practicing searches in my uniform during CSI.”
Former Darton Academy pupil
Ellie Dyson
Public Services: Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 Full-time
“I enjoy coming to College to see my friends and I learn something new every day. The thing I most love about the course is when we get a chance to do practical work, because it gives me more of an insight into how things are meant to work.”
Former Horizon Community College pupil.
Abbie Gibbens
Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice Foundation Degree
“The tutors are really helpful and there is a lot of support available. I enjoyed the flexibility of the course and being able to study alongside my job as a Prison Officer. My advice for anyone thinking of studying here is to just apply and enjoy the ride.”
Now a Prison Officer.
Bethany Moore
Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice Foundation Degree
“My tutors have been very professional, understanding and helpful. I would recommend the College to others because the lessons are personalised and have fascinating modules such as the rehabilitation of offenders, the criminal justice system and crime and criminal behaviour. ”
Now studying BSc Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice Level 6 (Top-Up).