22Nov
UndergraduateIf the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Gain specialist mental health nursing skills and NMC registration in an additional field of practice with our one-year Graduate Diploma. Build on your existing nursing degree by gaining the particular knowledge and skills required of mental health nurses. You’ll learn in the classroom and through hands-on placements, covering causes and interventions; the experiences of people from different demographics and backgrounds; and biological, psychological and social factors that can impact on mental health. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to practice as a registered mental health nurse. Why ARU?
- Gain clinical experience with placements in diverse mental health settings.
- Learn from professionals with backgrounds in mental health nursing.
- Train in cutting-edge simulation suites and clinical skills labs.
- Study an NMC-approved course that ensures professional standards.
Modules
Assessment in Mental Health Nursing Developing Approaches to Planning Care in Mental Health Nursing Contemporary Mental Health Nursing Practice 3 Reviewing and Evaluating Mental Health Nursing Care Therapeutic Interventions in Mental Health Nursing Into ARU
Assessment method
You’ll spend the year mastering the theory and practice of mental health nursing. As well as learning how to carry out comprehensive mental health assessments, develop effective care plans, and deliver interventions, you’ll explore the nature of mental illness, and the ethical theories and legal principles relating to mental health. You’ll complete two 12-week placements, allowing you to hone your practical skills and prepare to work as a registered mental health nurse.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/graduate-diploma-nursing-mental-health#entry_requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | 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
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT