University of Leeds
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mental Health Nursing.

Overall student satisfaction
14 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Nursing and Midwifery

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
Median salary £25000 £26500 £28000
25-75 percentile range £24500 - £25500 £22500 - £30500 £22000 - £34500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Nursing and Midwifery

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25584 £27171 £29986
25-75 percentile range £24953 - £30183 £21903 - £32218 £23682 - £35970

Course Description

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others?

We need people who are compassionate, committed and motivated to engage proactively with those experiencing mental health issues. This includes the ability to work with the whole family, maximising and promoting their wellbeing and helping people to make a positive difference to their lives.

This course will enable you to become a future-focused nurse who has the competence and confidence to think critically and deliver high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-informed care. We’ll support you to develop resilience and excellent communication skills. These skills are vital in promoting and supporting individuals’ mental health while working as part of a healthcare team including GPs, social workers, carers, and psychiatrists.

We work closely with health and social care organisations to ensure this course provides education which fully meets the changing health needs of the population.

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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 Leeds

100% Customer service occupations

Grading & Study Time

We use a range of assessment methods, including essays, exams, presentations, project work, practical skills examinations and multiple-choice questions. You’ll need to demonstrate the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques, as well as your emerging abilities, skills and competencies.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

Access to HE Diploma

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees taught
    • no components less than 6.0
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees research
    • no components less than 5.5
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • No components less than 5.5
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Nursing (Mental Health), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.

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