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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B761

Nursing (Mental Health) With Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University
Chatham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) With Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University. Based in Chatham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Study mental health nursing with Foundation Year and play a crucial role in helping people who are experiencing or recovering from a range of mental health problems. Mental health nursing is a diverse profession, meaning you'll have an array of roles to work in upon graduation. This innovative and hands-on Mental Health Nursing degree will teach you how to support people with different mental health problems, in different settings, making you an adaptable and person-centred practitioner. The Foundation Year prepares you for further studies in health and social care. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 87% continuation rate, and 83% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Health and Social Care
Nursing Practice and Professional Development
Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Psychopharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Mental Health Law and Ethics
Psychological Therapies and Interventions
Clinical Practice Placement and Experience
Mental Health Nursing in Diverse Settings
UCAS Code:B761
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDE

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£29,000£35,000
3 years£23,500£30,000£37,500
5 years£24,500£33,500£41,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
1%Studying
7%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
89%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Canterbury Christ Church University

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