This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Become a specialist mental health nurse with our MSc in Mental Health Nursing. Open to students from any academic background, this postgraduate degree equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to practise as a confident, capable, and compassionate mental health nurse. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and begin your career as a registered mental health nurse. Focusing on a person-centred approach, the course will help you develop into a reflective, creative, and effective practitioner. Through a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience, you will build confidence in both academic and clinical environments. Over the two-year programme, you will explore the theory underpinning mental health nursing whilst gaining valuable experience on placement. Working in diverse settings, including the home and community, you will apply your learning in real-life scenarios, deepening your understanding of how to support individuals with a range of mental health needs. You will also benefit from access to our on-campus simulation suite, where you can practise your clinical and communication skills in a realistic, supportive setting before beginning your placements. This course has been developed in collaboration with service users and experienced professionals, ensuring a holistic curriculum that reflects contemporary mental health care. With its inclusive and practice-focused approach, the MSc will prepare you to lead and innovate in nursing care, placing service users at the heart of everything you do. Professional accreditation Our MSc Nursing courses are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Adult Nurse. Specialist facilities You’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation suites, a virtual and augmented reality lab, and a modern anatomy learning centre. Co-designed with service-users, carers, practice partners and current students, this MSc ensures your learning is person-centred, practice-informed, and focused on employability. 20% Alumni Discount We offer alumni discounts on CCCU Postgraduate Taught, PGCE Primary and Secondary, and Master's by Research courses for eligible students.
Modules
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
How to apply
14Jan
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
For the MSc Nursing you will hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours at a 2:1 in any subject or a 2:2 in a health related subject, such as Biological Sciences, Psychology or Public Health. You must also hold maths and English GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/postgraduate/mental-health-nursing
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
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 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | 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
Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.
Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2026/27 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degrees (excluding Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students, to be set at the maximum tuition fee cap, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU