Course Overview

Our Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Mental Health Nursing degree mixes classroom learning in our clinical facilities with practical placements. We will consider the experiences of people with mental health issues from different age groups, cultures, belief systems, and ethnicities. Well also look at the experiences of carers and caregivers, and learn how the law €“ including human rights legislation €“ affects the management of mental health. Biological, psychological, and social factors can all have an impact on mental health and illness. Our understanding of causes and €˜triggers is changing all the time, so well keep up to date with the latest knowledge €“ as well as the different interventions used to help people. Since mental health nursing is very much about connecting with people, youll also enhance your €˜softer communication and people skills. As people with mental health issues may also have physical health conditions, well prepare you to offer advice to aid prevention. Most mental health nurses work in the community, but some provide in-patient care. Either way, its standard practice to work as part of a team of health and care professionals. As part of your studies, youll develop your team working skills and gain practical experience in mental health settings, both in the community and in hospital.

General Eligibility

96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels (or equivalent). 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.