Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
University of East Anglia
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) at University of East Anglia for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mental Health Nursing.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mental Health Nursing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mental Health Nursing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £27000 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £28000 | £22000 - £33000 | £26000 - £36000 |
All Mental Health Nursing courses of University of East Anglia
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mental Health Nursing
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25584 | £27171 | £29986 |
25-75 percentile range | £24953 - £30183 | £21903 - £32218 | £23682 - £35970 |
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Course Description
Overview
With one in four people experiencing symptoms of mental health problems during their lifetime and society’s increasing interest in and awareness of mental health and wellbeing, mental health nurses are in huge demand. At UEA, we strive to deliver the best education so that you can go on to deliver the best mental health care. As a mental health nurse, you’ll work alongside individuals and their families, empowering them to manage their conditions and work towards recovery through collaborative, person-centered assessment and care. You’ll work with a range of health and social care professionals to provide evidence-based interventions. This is challenging but important and rewarding work.
Study for your BSc Mental Health Nursing at UEA and you will benefit from service-user contact from the very outset and a personal mentor to guide you throughout. Mental Health Nursing degree provides rigorous training, fantastic placement opportunities and is fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
About This Course
As a student at UEA, you’ll study aspects of mental health nursing which include core nursing skills and those needed in more specialist mental health areas such as working with children and with people who have dementia.
Your studies will be split 50/50 between academic theory and hands-on practice. You’ll undertake a range of placements in the community, hospitals and specialist care units. You will study alongside other healthcare students, giving you a greater insight into the responsibilities and roles of other healthcare professions. You’ll graduate fully equipped with the skills and experience you will need for a career working with people with complex mental health problems.
With the NHS Constitution at its core, our Mental Health Nursing degree provides rigorous training, fantastic placement opportunities and is fully approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Highlights of Mental Health Nursing at UEA:
- A wide range of placements including community settings, hospitals and specialist care units
- Regular group work with other healthcare students
- Excellent facilities including skills and simulation laboratories
- Research led teaching
- Exploration of contemporary practice in small seminar groups
- In your final year, you will participate in a five-week professional development placement. The practice area can be of your choice, with the option to apply for an international placement
- As a final year student, you will choose one module to study from a range of options that will give you an insight into an area of nursing that interests you
- Excellent facilities including anatomy suite, up-to-date simulation skills rooms and equipment
- Highly motivated students and support from student representatives
- A highly supportive culture
- A passionate teaching team with a rich and varied range of practice experience
Disclaimer
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) at University of East Anglia
95% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Legal professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) at the following level: • IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in each component) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £20600 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee, whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a government funded research university located in Norwich, England. The university operates from a single campus site which includes the Norwich Research Park and the Bob Champion Research and Education Building, as well a 24-hour library, a concert and gig venue, and the on-campus accommodation.
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Student composition of University of East Anglia
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Total number of students enrolled at University of East Anglia by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13095
- postgraduates:
- 3400
- Total:
- 16495
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Mental Health Nursing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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