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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B761

Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work at Sheffield Hallam University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. "Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course summary: - Understand contemporary nursing and social work practice. - Transform the lives of people who have learning disabilities. - Spend 50% of your course on placement — enhancing your employability. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £20,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Nursing and Social Work
Learning Disability: Perspectives and Practice
Health and Social Care Assessment
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Person-Centred Care and Communication
Professional Practice Placement
Law
Policy and Safeguarding
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B761
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points120

🗣️ 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

£20,000

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 — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£28,000£28,500
3 years£23,500£29,000£33,500
5 years£24,000£32,000£38,000

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
£29,000
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 £3,000 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

90%Working
10%Seeking Work
95%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
92%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
56%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
63%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Sir Michael and Lady Morven Heller Bursary

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£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Care Leaver Package

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£3,600scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University offers Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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