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Nursing Studies (Top-up) (Distance Learning) at University of Huddersfield - UCAS

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University of Huddersfield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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15Jan
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Undergraduate

Course summary

In order to meet the rapidly changing needs and expectations of healthcare environments, this course provides the opportunity for qualified nurses to undertake a top-up degree through distance learning. It aims to prepare you for the next stage in your career and helps you to develop the academic skills required to enhance your practice, as well as implement changes. You will undertake exercises where you will engage with online materials and reflect on your understanding.

  • This course provides the opportunity for qualified Nurses to undertake a top-up degree through distance learning. It allows you to use your professional qualification and registration to APEL the first year of a degree programme.
  • As this course is distance learning you are not required to attend the University and can study at a time that meets your own personal and professional commitments.
  • You will be taught by staff who are actively involved in research and have close links to practice, many of whom have recent experience of doing the job you are training for, so you will have the opportunity to learn from their up-to-date knowledge and skills.
  • A community of student learners from around the UK and overseas provides opportunities for collaborative learning and experiences.
  • You will have the opportunity to relate your studies to your own clinical practice. This involves exploring and reflecting upon a range of ideas within healthcare practice, helping you to develop the knowledge required to provide complex care.
In 2010, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) amended its required minimum outcome for pre-registration nurse education to degree-level study. As a result, employers will increasingly require their nurses from Band five upwards to hold a degree qualification as a minimum. This course enables qualified practitioners to top-up their qualification to degree level and maximise their opportunities for career progression. If you have any questions or you are interested in a distance learning course, please visit our enquiry page - https://www.hud.ac.uk/study/distance-learning/enquiry/?utmsource=ucas&utmmedium=affiliate&utm_campaign=distance-learning-24-25

Modules

Year 1 Developing an Understanding of Research Processes and Methods (Distance Learning) Advancing Nursing Practice (Distance Learning) Year 2 Leadership and Management in Health Professional Practice (Distance Learning) Research-Based Project (Distance Learning)

Assessment method

The assessment methods used are varied and include a combination of coursework, including assignments and the development of learning logs where you can develop your understanding of research and professional responsibilities. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You must possess a Nursing Studies Diploma of Higher Education or an equivalent qualification and current NMC registration. Have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and the ability to access and use online study guidance and support as this course is delivered through distance learning. You must be employed in a nursing role suitable to be able to complete the course.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £995 Module
Northern Ireland £995 Module
Scotland £995 Module
Wales £995 Module
Channel Islands £995 Module
Republic of Ireland £995 Module

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 part-time tuition fee for UK students at the University of Huddersfield is £995 per 20 credit module. See Fees and finance for exceptions - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/ Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see Fees and finance. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

Nursing Studies (Top-up) (Distance Learning) at University of Huddersfield - UCAS