MNSW (Hons) Mental Health Nursing & Social Work at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

When individuals are struggling with their mental health, they need healthcare professionals they can trust and build a relationship with – especially when they may be at risk of harming themselves or others. You can make a difference by becoming a mental health nurse and social work practitioner. This integrated Masters course is delivered alongside our partners in the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership and leads to eligibility for two professional awards.

What you will study

Our teaching meets the national requirements for both nursing and social work education. You’ll start by exploring nursing and social work as two distinct professions, then examine the life sciences which underpin both. Modules include Contemporary Nursing, Contemporary Social Work, Foundation Science, Theory and Method in Nursing and Social Work, Foundations for Integrated Practice, Adults Within an Integrated Health and Social Care Context, Children, Young People and Their Families Within an Integrated Health and Social Care Context, Developing Capability for Integrated Practice, Law and Policy in Nursing and Social Work.

Career pathways

By the time you finish our Mental Health Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) course, you’ll be confident caring for adults and children with mental health needs from an integrated health and social care perspective. With a Masters level academic qualification and two professional awards, you’ll stand out to employers when applying for roles and be ready to face any challenge working in this field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 120-128 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required. You will also need GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Eligible candidates must provide evidence of study within the three years prior to application. An interview forms part of the selection process. If you accept an offer from Edge Hill you will need to satisfy the requirements of the Nursing & Midwifery Council and Social Work England in respect of physical and mental fitness and will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer. Example offers Qualification Requirement A Level ABB. UCAS Tariff points 128 points. BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM). T Level Overall grade of Distinction.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/73a4b359-4ccb-023b-8f48-1342a6d6b1a1?academicYearId=2026

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