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University of Salford · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BL76
Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice)
University of SalfordSalford, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,550Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice) at University of Salford. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This innovative course offers the unique opportunity to qualify as both a Nurse (Learning Disabilities) and a Social Worker (Generic). Through this dual qualification, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to work across a range of health and social care settings, particularly with individuals with learning disabilities. Placements in diverse social care environments will also prepare you to meet the requirements for a generic Social Work qualification. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Learning Disabilities
Health and Social Care Practice
Nursing Assessment and Interventions
Social Work with Individuals and Families
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Safeguarding and Professional Ethics
Community-Based Practice and Empowerment
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:BL76
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,550
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,650
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 Salford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £28,000 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £37,000 | £41,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 32% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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
65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
50%Learning resources
91%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Salford
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