Nursing (Children)

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the Grad Dip Nursing (Children) at Anglia Ruskin University. Based in Peterborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Learn how to provide care for babies, children and young people and gain NMC registration in an additional field of practice. Upgrade your existing nursing degree by learning the specialist skills and knowledge required of a child nurse. You’ll learn in the classroom and through hands-on placements, covering the assessment and treatment of children who are acutely ill and/or have complex care needs, as well as effective communication with, and advocacy of young patients and their families. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees and funding UK students £9,790 UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) This course doesn't currently meet the eligibility requirements for Student Finance England (Tuition Fee Loan), or the Postgraduate Masters Loan. Before you apply, we recommend you have alternative funding in place. Check our finance guides for undergraduate or postgraduate students. These include information about possible sources of funding. You can also contact our Money Advice Service with questions about

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

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