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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B760

Nursing/Registered Nurse: Mental Health Nursing

University of Cumbria
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,800Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
74%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Nursing/Registered Nurse: Mental Health Nursing at University of Cumbria. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Would you like to improve the lives of individuals experiencing mental illness? Our Mental Health Nursing degree prepares you to become a skilled and highly sought-after mental health nurse. You will immerse yourself in our student nurse community and take full advantage of our on-campus clinical skills and simulation facilities, which provide the opportunity to develop your skills and confidence in a safe and supportive environment. International tuition fees are £17,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing
Psychology and Human Development
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Safeguarding and Duty of Care
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Clinical Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:B760
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

UCAS Points102

🗣️ 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

£17,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — University of Cumbria

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£30,000
3 years£23,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£25,000£32,500£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
£28,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

80%Working
5%Work & Study
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

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
74%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
76%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria offers Nursing/Registered Nurse: Mental Health Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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