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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B761

Learning Disability Nursing

London South Bank University
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing at London South Bank University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Learning disability nurses enjoy rewarding careers enabling individuals with learning disabilities to live their lives to their full potential. Working across a variety of health and social care settings, you’ll use specialist nursing skills to address health inequalities. Using person-centred practices and partnership working, you’ll learn to assess and promote physical and mental health in people with learning disabilities. 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 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Learning Disability Nursing
Health Assessment and Physical Care
Mental Health and Psychological Support
Autism Spectrum Conditions and Support
Complex Behaviours and Therapeutic Interventions
Person-Centred Practice and Partnership Working
Health Inequalities and Social Inclusion
Clinical Placement and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:B761
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£29,370

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 — London South Bank University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£34,500
3 years£26,500£33,500£41,000
5 years£27,500£38,500£45,500

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 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 35% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

75%Working
90%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
96%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
98%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About London South Bank University

London South Bank University offers Learning Disability Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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