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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B712

Nursing (Learning Disabilities) April Entry

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities) April Entry at University of South Wales is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Do you want to support the wellbeing and social inclusion of people with learning disabilities? Learning disability nurses care for people of all ages with a learning disability and work in partnership with individuals, supporters and family carers to provide specialist healthcare. They promote their autonomy, rights, choices and their social inclusion in the health care system. International tuition fees are £16,200 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 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Nursing Practice
Understanding Learning Disabilities
Healthcare Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Learning Disabilities
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Safeguarding and Duty of Care
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
UCAS Code:B712
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

To exclude General Studies.

🗣️ 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

£16,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,600

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£30,000£34,500£43,000
5 years£34,000£42,000£48,000

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▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 50% above UK average salary
This course
£42,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-01 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

63%Working
5%Studying
23%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-01 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
50%
Organisation and management
21%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
40%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Nursing (Learning Disabilities) April Entry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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