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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: HU06

Learning Disabilities Nursing

Coventry University
Scarborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing at Coventry University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Scarborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. You can choose to study this course in Coventry or Scarborough. This degree combines theory with practice-based learning to lead you to professional registration and a rewarding career as a learning disabilities nurse. Learning disabilities nurses provide specialist healthcare and support to people with a significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information. They work across a range of settings including people’s homes, primary and community settings, schools and specialist services, in-patient hospitals and care homes. This course aims to equip you to support, e... Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and 82% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Learning Disabilities Nursing
Lifespan Development and Health Across Disability
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Mental Health and Psychological Support
Safeguarding and Duty of Care
Communication and Person-Centred Practice
Clinical Skills and Assessment
Professional Practice and Evidence-Based Care
UCAS Code:HU06
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

Excludes General Studies.

International Baccalaureate

27 points

to include 14 points at Higher level.

UCAS Points99

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Student Full-time Part-time UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man £9,790 per year Not available A non-repayable grant of £5,000 and extra payments worth up to £3,000 may be available to eligible students for each year of study6. Read more about this in the NHS Learning Support Fund information booklet. For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions. The Uni

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£28,500
3 years£22,500£29,500£35,500
5 years£24,500£32,000£39,500

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
£29,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

81%Working
1%Studying
8%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
97%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
99%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
Merit

Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Coventry University

About Coventry University

Coventry University offers Learning Disabilities Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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