MNSW (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing & Social Work Degree at Edge Hill University
MNSW (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing & Social Work at Edge Hill University is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for registration as a qualified nurse in learning disabilities.
About this course
MNSW (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing & Social Work is a Degree (Degree) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Nursing and midwifery graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Stronger evidence Published sample: 270. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Contemporary NursingCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Introduces contemporary nursing practice and explores the values and behaviours that underpin professional nursing practice across all fields. The module will familiarise you with the many factors that influence the health and social wellbeing of all individuals across the lifespan. You will explore the fundamental principles of health and wellbeing and gain an understanding of the skills, knowledge and values essential for the development of person and family-centred care. You will also gain ke
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Contemporary Social WorkCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Introduces you to social work as a concept and an activity and locates it within both historical and contemporary frameworks. Core concepts underpinning the practice of social work are introduced as a means of providing you with both theoretical and conceptual frameworks within which to locate your practice. You will develop knowledge and understanding of the settings and contexts within which practice takes place and explore issues regarding inter-agency and inter-professional collaboration. Th
Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Practical
- Foundation Science, Theory and Method in Nursing and Social WorkCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Provides an introduction to the life sciences that underpin nursing and social work. The focus of the module will be on the theory of biological, psychological, social sciences and the pharmacological contexts of contemporary practice. Developing your understanding of anatomy and physiology, as well as knowledge of the key psychosocial concepts that affect individuals, families, groups and communities, is essential in order to underpin the principles of safe and effective practice. A recognition
Assessment: 100% Exam
- Foundations for Integrated PracticeCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Prepares you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to meet the needs and expectations of people across a range of health and social care settings. The module develops a variety of practice skills in preparation for your first placement experience. On every placement, you will be encouraged to seek feedback from service users and their carers in order to inform and enhance your practice and to gain an understanding of the health and care experience from the service user's persp
Assessment: 100% Coursework Practical: Pass/fail element
Year 2 4 modules
- Adults Within an Integrated Health and Social Care ContextCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Provides you with the knowledge relating to current practice with adults within and across a diverse range of contexts and settings. It is a primary focus of government policy and professional practice to promote and support the wellbeing of adults, many of whom are vulnerable, and to ensure that their needs are addressed and that they are protected from harm. Practitioners need to understand the range of theories, legislation, policies and other structures that both frame and guide practice and
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Children, Young People and Their Families Within an Integrated Health and Social Care ContextCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Provides you with the opportunity to develop your subject specific knowledge and a range of critical abilities to be able to deal confidently and competently with the complexities of children, young people's health and social care needs. In doing so, you will consider the range of ethical and other dilemmas faced by practitioners operating within the arena of integrated health and social work provision. A case study approach will be used throughout the module as a means of providing you with the
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Developing Capability for Integrated PracticeCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Enhances your knowledge, skills and behaviours in preparation for professional practice. Practice experiences, which include a 70 day social work placement, enable you to explore the challenges of working as part of a team with the opportunity to apply your learning to practice in nursing and social work environments. In accordance with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, you will develop an understanding of the needs of pregnant and postnatal women and build a range of skills
Assessment: 100% Coursework Practical: Pass/fail element
- Law and Policy in Nursing and Social WorkCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Builds upon knowledge of the legal and social policy frameworks within which social work and nursing practice is located. The module will enable you to examine some of the tensions and contradictions in the relationship between professional practice, the law and social policy. You will consider the relationship between legal rules, organisational context and professional practice, in addition to the professional duties and responsibilities of legal systems and their application to various practi
Assessment: 100% Exam
Year 3 4 modules
- Aspects of International Health and Social CareCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Encourages you to examine your own notions of ethnicity, family origins and culture and develop knowledge of diverse cultural groups and culturally sensitive health and social care. You will examine the impact of political, societal and geographical influences on the health and social care provision to groups of people and will explore health and social care systems from an international perspective.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Enhancing Confidence and Capability for Integrated PracticeCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Provides an opportunity to evaluate the current challenges that inter-professional teams are facing, thereby also developing confidence in your own approach to integrated practice. The aim is for you to demonstrate the ability to work more independently, with less supervision, and the potential to work autonomously. In addition to nursing and social work placement experiences, there may be an opportunity for you to choose a national or international placement experience.
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Research Methods in Health and Social CareCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Equips you with an understanding of the core philosophies, paradigms, methods and procedures that underpin quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research design and practice. In addition, the module emphasises the importance of the applied nature of research and other forms of enquiry.
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Working with Complexity in Health and Social CareCompulsory30 credits
Module details
Addresses the management and support of individuals with acute and complex care needs. The term 'complex needs' encapsulates a variety of conditions including congenital disorders, chronic health conditions, psycho-social issues, communication difficulties, behavioural challenges, as well as palliative and end-of-life care. The module will enhance your knowledge and understanding in terms of early recognition of the deteriorating person and managing the holistic care of individuals with complex
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 4 1 modules
- Achieving Competence and Proficiency for Professional RegistrationCompulsory40 credits
Module details
Is a module that is predominantly facilitated in practice. It enables you to consolidate and apply your acquired integrated knowledge skills and values, with a focus upon leadership and decision-making. Integrated practice experiences in this module, which include 100 days in social work practice, will enhance your confidence to meet the more complex and co-existing needs of people within nursing and social work practice. You will undertake work of increasing complexity in order to achieve the p
Assessment: 100% Coursework Practical: Pass/fail element
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course combines learning disabilities nursing with social work practice. You'll usually begin with foundations of clinical skills, communication and anatomy, alongside supervised practice placements. Years 2 and 3 deepen your knowledge of acute and long-term care, medicines management, and complex care leadership. Throughout, you'll undertake placements, roughly 50% of the course, in varied settings such as community and primary care, mental health, and specialist units. In later stages, you'll focus on evidence-based practice and consolidate your competence towards NMC registration. You may also explore specialisations including adult nursing, children's nursing, and leadership depending on your interests and pathway.
Who it's for
This course suits those interested in dual practice across nursing and social work, particularly in supporting people with learning disabilities. You'll need English-language fluency for study and professional practice. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent; the typical UCAS tariff among entrants was 112–127 points. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
Careers & job market
Across Nursing & Health courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Of those working, 87% are in highly skilled roles or continuing study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £27,000–£30,500 at 15 months; after three years, £23,800–£33,600; and after five years, £27,200–£38,400. These figures reflect national outcomes, not university-specific guarantees. The field encompasses related specialisations such as Adult Nursing, Mental Health, Child Health, Midwifery, Public Health, Physiotherapy and Paramedic Science.
University & format
This degree is taught at Edge Hill University, a public university in Ormskirk. The course runs for 4 years full-time and is delivered in English. It is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for registration as a qualified nurse (learning disabilities). Edge Hill holds Silver status in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, meaning your degree is nationally recognised.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 50% |
| an Access course | 30% |
| another higher-education qualification | 15% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code BL57). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Edge Hill University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £28,000 | £27,000 – £28,500 | 270 |
| 3 years after | £27,500 | £21,500 – £33,000 | 700 |
| 5 years after | £31,000 | £24,000 – £37,500 | 680 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 270. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 270. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Nursing ProfessionalsSOC 2020 223 · 85% of published destinations · ASHE median £37,597
- Caring personal servicesSOC 2020 613 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £23,668
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 35; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: NSS 80.3% · in work or study 80% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill University
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Ormskirk
220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Edge Hill University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
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