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Master of Science - MSc (PG)
MSc Nursing (Mental Health)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the MSc Nursing (Mental Health) course at Canterbury Christ Church University.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L506
Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its MSc Nursing (Mental Health) course.
Become a specialised mental health nurse with an MSc in Mental Health Nursing. Suitable for all students from any academic background, this Mental Health Nursing degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a competent and compassionate nurse. On successful completion, you will be eligible to register with the NMC and practise as a registered Mental Health Nurse.
Taking a person-centred approach, this degree in Mental Health Nursing will prepare you be a critically aware, creative, and communicative nursing practitioner. The practical and dynamic nature of the course will allow you to build your confidence both in the community and the classroom.
This two year course focuses on both theory and practice, allowing you to practise what you have learned at University. You will complete various placements, working directly with people in a range of settings, including their home and community. Through this opportunity, you’ll gain a full understanding of how to care for different people as you implement a person-centred and informed approach.
Professional accreditation
On completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Our newly approved course meets the NMC 2023 standards.
Specialist facilities
As a healthcare student, you will have access to our specialist, industry-relevant, simulation facilities. These simulation suites allow you to practise hands-on skills in a fully-equipped, realistic hospital environment.
Location
Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Department
School of Nursing
Location
Main Site | Canterbury
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mental health nursing
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Canterbury Christ Church University students who took the MSc Nursing (Mental Health) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
59%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
69%
low
Academic support
69%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
59%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
78%
med
Organisation and management
31%
low
Organisation and management
31%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
34%
low
How well organised is your course?
28%
low
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
63%
med
Student voice
63%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
42%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
81%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
75%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
72%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
50%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
78%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
78%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking MSc Nursing (Mental Health) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| English Language and Literature | B | |||||
| Biology | A* | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took MSc Nursing (Mental Health) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
92%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
83%
Say it fits with future plans
92%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
91%
Nursing Professionals
2%
Caring personal services
1%
Other Health Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took MSc Nursing (Mental Health) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31k
First year after graduation
£32.8k
Third year after graduation
£33.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to MSc Nursing (Mental Health).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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