Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 205 graduates of Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Nursing and Midwifery at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Nursing and Midwifery.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Nursing and Midwifery
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Nursing and Midwifery 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 | £25000 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £25500 | £19000 - £29000 | £19500 - £31500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Nursing and Midwifery
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25592 | £26238 | £28248 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £28061 | £20262 - £31000 | £21504 - £35000 |
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Course Description
Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder? If you’re keen to potentially kickstart a rewarding, life-long career in nursing, our Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons) course be for you.
Learning disability nurses are qualified to work with individuals with learning disabilities at all ages, from childhood through to end of life. They work in a person-centred way and are passionate about rights, choice, inclusion, and equality.
You’ll discover that working with individuals with learning disabilities is enjoyable, creative, enriching, and inspiring. The career opportunities of a learning disability nurse is varied, too. You might secure a role within community teams, specialist behaviour teams, nursing care, autism services, children’s services, assessment and treatment services, mental health, or palliative care.
After successful completion of this Learning Disability Nursing degree, you can apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work as a Registered Learning Disability Nurse.
Why Study Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
This Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons) course includes a mix of placements, interprofessional learning, lectures and clinical skills sessions in our state-of-the-art labs. You’ll also spend 50 per cent of your learning undertaking placement opportunities in range of clinical practice settings.
You’ll learn in our state-of-the-art labs, which will help you develop your clinical skills, including personal care, life support, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) assessment, venepuncture, and wound care. You’ll learn via other professional groups, too, including social workers, and speech and language therapists.
You’ll be supported by a team who are learning disability nurses first and foremost, with extensive and varied practice experience and diverse interests in the field of learning disabilities. Individuals with learning disabilities are involved in the development of teaching materials, too, and will work with you in the classroom.
In 2024, the University’s new Daphne Steele Building opens on the site of the National Health Innovation campus, meaning Learning Disability Nursing students can benefit from world-class clinical teaching and research facilities.
Professional Bodies
This course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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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Example below based on all graduates of Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
90% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Nursing (Learning Disability) 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 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £19800 | year 1 |
International | £19800 | year 1 |
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 Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Adult Nursing”: 2520 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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