MSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Imagine having the skills to make a difference to the life chances of someone with learning disabilities. Imagine breaking down barriers they face and becoming the advocate they need to live a fulfilling life. Join us to prepare to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions and support individuals as they face different challenges.

What you will study

This programme adheres closely to the six core values of the NHS. These values, enshrined within the

Career pathways

Training as a learning disability nurse will make you highly employable in one of the most rewarding careers. Following registration as a learning disability nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, you can pursue a career in settings such as: residential homes supported living accommodation assessment and treatment units specialist learning disabilities teams in the community Increasingly, qualified learning disabilities nurses are getting posts as health facilitators and specialist advisors to support people with learning disabilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). Health-related subjects are preferred but not essential. Other subjects will be considered on an individual basis. You will also need GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). An interview forms part of the selection process. Pre-registration nursing courses are typically three years in duration so, in order to join this two-year MSc, you will be required to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This will be in the form of three short pieces of written work (essays) and evidence which will also confirm that you have met a minimum of 700 hours of appropriate health-related occupational or voluntary experience. Further details about RPL, including guidance on the development of your three short academic essays, will be sent to you upon successful completion of an interview.

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

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://qpl.edgehill.ac.uk/apex_qlive/f?p=PV_ONLINE_APP:101::::APP:APP_COURSE_INSTANCE:906630025

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