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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: B765

Mental Health Nursing

London South Bank University
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£18,900Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc (PG) Mental Health Nursing at London South Bank University. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Exceptionally rewarding Mental health nursing is a constantly evolving field, with as many as one in four people experiencing a mental health issue each year. We will help you to meet the challenges of effective mental health care provision. Our innovative two-year course will prepare you for a career in a wide range of rewarding mental health nursing opportunities, including in-patient and community settings, reflecting the diversity of mental health specialities. 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 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £40,500 within three years, a 92% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing
Forensic Mental Health and Risk Management
Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis
Community Mental Health Practice
Leadership and Service Development in Mental Health
UCAS Code:B765
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ 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

£18,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£37,800

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£29,000£34,000
3 years£32,500£40,500£49,000
5 years£36,500£45,500£58,000

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 42% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 60% above UK average salary
This course
£45,500
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: CAH02-04-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
3%Studying
4%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
86%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
94%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

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 Mental Health Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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