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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B764

Nursing Practice (Mental Health) (with a foundation year)

University of Staffordshire
Stafford, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Mental Health) (with a foundation year) at University of Staffordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Stafford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Learn the professional skills to make a real difference to people’s lives and support them through significant mental health challenges. We’ll equip you with the proficiencies and confidence to help patients cope with issues such as depression, psychosis, trauma and dementia. You’ll learn psychotherapeutic interventions and psychological therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). International tuition fees are £17,085 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 a 80% continuation rate, and 83% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Year Biological Sciences
Foundation Year Psychology and Social Context
Mental Health and Wellbeing Fundamentals
Psychopharmacology and Medical Management
Psychological Therapies and Interventions
Mental Health Nursing Practice and Skills
Trauma
Psychosis and Complex Presentations
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing
UCAS Code:B764
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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

£17,085

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,340

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 Staffordshire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£27,500£28,500
3 years£21,500£27,500£33,500
5 years£24,500£31,500£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
£27,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

82%Working
1%Studying
7%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
89%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

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About University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire offers Nursing Practice (Mental Health) (with a foundation year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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