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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Salford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Mental health nursing is both a demanding and rewarding career, and this programme equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to help individuals gain greater control over their mental health.

You will be prepared to work in various health and social care settings, promoting mental well-being and supporting those in need.

All about the course

  • Philosophy: Grounded in a shared philosophy incorporating ethics, personalised care, and a safety model, the programme fosters professional behaviours such as connectedness, emotional intelligence, and creativity.
  • Interdisciplinary Learning: Collaborate with staff and clinical partners, supported by state-of-the-art clinical and simulation facilities. A coaching approach to personal tutoring aids your professional development.

Programme Structure:

  • 50% Practical Experience: Gain experience in both hospital and community settings, including night shifts and weekends. International placements are available.
  • 50% Theoretical Learning: Participate in lectures, seminars, and simulated practice, with a strong emphasis on interprofessional learning.

Programme Requirements:

  • Complete 2,300 hours of theoretical learning and 2,300 hours of practice to qualify for NMC registration.

How you will learn

Teaching methods:

Regular placements with approximately 2.5 days of face-to-face contact per week at level 7, including lectures, seminars, and personal tutoring.

Independent learning:

Significant independent study is required to meet the NMC's 2,300 theory hours, supported by University resources.

Assessment methods:

  • Year 1: 50% coursework, 50% practical.
  • Year 2: 50% coursework, 50% practical.

Feedback: Forward-focused feedback on all assessments to support continuous learning.

What about after uni?

As a graduate, you will be qualified to work as a mental health nurse in various settings, including hospitals, health centres, prisons, care homes, and hospices. Employment opportunities are available in the NHS, public, private, and voluntary sectors.

Career Links

Gain diverse experience under the guidance of a practice supervisor, working the same shift patterns and travelling to various clinical placements.

Tuition fees

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University information

University of Salford

  • University League Table

    73rd

  • Campus address

    University of Salford, The Crescent, Salford, Manchester, M5 4WT, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    28th out of 82 1

    20th out of 73 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    137 66%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    98.0 98%

    26th

    25
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    42nd

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    142 79%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    18th

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    36th

    7

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