27Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Southampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Thought of becoming a nurse and already hold a degree? This graduate entry accelerated course provides you with the skills and expertise to work as a partner in the care of people across the spectrum of society in the rewarding field of mental health nursing. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with whom you will be eligible to register after successful completion. Our programme also enables applicants who are already graduate nurses to gain registration in a second field of practice in around 20 months through recognition of their prior learning. Our two year postgraduate Mental Health Nursing course has two routes these are the MSc and the PGDip each have differing entry requirements. After you've successfully completed the PG Dip course you can also ‘top up’ to a full MSc by completing a dissertation module. Nursing at Southampton is ranked 11th in the world and 2nd in the UK in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2023. This course is undergoing revalidation. This is an internal quality assurance process that may result in some changes to course content in the future.
Modules
Typical modules include: Year 1: An Introduction to Professional Practice (Level 7) Fundamental Aspects of Care for GEN, Global and Public Health, Part 1 Practice Placement 1 for PG Dip Part 1 Practice Placement 2 for GEN.Part 2 Practice Placement 1 for GEN, Person Centred Nursing Care, Recognition of Prior Learning MSc Nursing. Year 2: Co-ordinating Long Term Care in Partnership (MH Field GEN), Influencing Innovation and Change (Level 7) Managing Acute Changes in Health Status (MH field GEN) Part 2 Practice Placement 2 for PG Dip, Part 3 Placement 1 for PG Dip, Part 3 Placement 2 for PG Dip. For a full list of moduels please visit course page.
Assessment method
Assessments on this PGDip in mental health nursing take the form of essays, exams, projects and professional conversations. Practical skills will be assessed whist you are on placement and recorded by your practice mentor.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 3110
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
2.2 Honours degree or higher, you must have undertaken relevant formal academic study within the past 5 years. Relevant work experience or voluntary work is preferred. GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9). GCSE Science (A*-C or 4-9) also required if not offered as a level 3 qualification. Certain GCSE equivalent qualifications may be considered.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Reading & Speaking and with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £22300 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22300 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for courses starting in September 2025 will not be confirmed until August 2024. The fees shown are applicable to 2024 entry and are for illustrative purposes only. Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ