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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B704

Nursing (Mental Health)

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
N/ATuition Fee
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our three-year degree course in Mental Health Nursing will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to provide high quality, compassionate nursing care for improving mental health and wellbeing. During the course you will improve the care and treatment of people using mental health services their carers and their families. You will develop keen interpersonal and communication skills to prepare you for working as part of a team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, community workers and occupational therapists. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Nursing Practice
Psychological Approaches to Mental Health Care
Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Nursing in Specialist Mental Health Services
Safeguarding and Ethical Practice in Mental Health
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B704
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Health or science-related courses desirable.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1 Sep 2026 NHS Tuition Fees Start Date UK International September 2025 NHS September 2026 NHS Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£25,500£30,500£34,500
5 years£29,500£33,000£40,000

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
£30,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 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

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%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
70%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
61%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
21%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
36%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Nursing (Mental Health) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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