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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Nursing (Mental Health)
University of Brighton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing (Mental Health) course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Must include a Science or Social Science subject at grade B.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B760
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Nursing (Mental Health) course.
A Brighton Mental Health Nursing degree prepares you for a rewarding career where you’ll work with people experiencing a wide range of mental experiences and distress to build effective relationships with both service users and their relatives and carers.
The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring your qualification meets national standards. Successful completion of our Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons) degree means you will be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC and practice as a nurse in the UK.?
At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. The course is packed with opportunities to develop your children’s nursing skills and experience. You’ll spend 50% of your course in practice learning – on placement in healthcare and community settings, as well as our specialist nursing facilities. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.
Brighton mental health nursing graduates work in a range of specialist and non-specialist mental health roles. The degree at Brighton comes with a guaranteed offer of NHS employment with our local NHS Foundation Trust.
Top reasons to choose this course
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Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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A guaranteed job with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust at graduation.
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You’ll share some learning with other nursing fields and other disciplines, allowing you to benefit from intraprofessional collaboration.
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Benefit from practising nursing skills under supervision in an environment that simulates nurses’ real-life professional experiences.
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Non-repayable grant of at least £6,000 each academic year.
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Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in nursing and midwifery, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
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Support throughout your degree from our student-run Nursing Society.
Brighton is less than an hour from central London and has been named one of the?best cities on the planet?and the third best city in the UK by Time Out.
Source: University of Brighton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mental health nursing
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 In the first year, you’ll begin developing the skills to assess and plan care in partnership with individuals, considering their mental, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing. You will explore how human biology relates to mental health across the lifespan and start applying your learning in real clinical settings through supervised placements. There is also the opportunity to take part in the Alzheimer’s Society’s Time for Dementia programme?and follow a family’s dementia journey over an 18-month period to help you build insight and a deeper understanding of person-centred mental health nursing.
Core modules Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People Human Biology for Nursing Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1
Year 2 In the second year, you will expand your understanding of the complex factors that influence mental wellbeing, including long-term health conditions and the social determinants of mental health. You’ll explore key psychological, biological and sociological theories that underpin mental health nursing, and learn how to apply evidence to improve care quality and safety. Through placements and university learning, you will engage with lived experience narratives and deepen your ability to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in diverse and often challenging settings.
Core modules Quality Improvement Using Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness Approaches to Nursing Adults with Long-term Health Conditions Key Theories and Concepts Underpinning Mental Health Nursing Practice Learning for Mental Health Nursing Year 2
Final year In your final year, you’ll focus on becoming a confident, reflective practitioner ready to lead and deliver high-quality care. You will explore therapeutic approaches for supporting people with diverse mental health needs, enhance your clinical decision-making and critically reflect on your own practice to meet complex challenges in mental health settings. With a strong emphasis on leadership, teamwork and shaping the future of nursing, this year prepares you to transition into professional practice and make a meaningful impact in the lives of service users, carers and families.
Core modules Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams Therapeutic Interventions in Mental Health Nursing Enhanced Practice in Mental Health Nursing Practice Learning for Mental Health Nursing Year 3
University of Brighton reviews
Showing 43 reviews
2nd year student
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
1 year ago
2nd year student
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
1 year ago
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 University of Brighton students who took the 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%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
64%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
68%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
56%
med
Organisation and management
56%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
med
How well organised is your course?
42%
low
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
98%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
74%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
86%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
77%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
75%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
57%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
73%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
70%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Nursing (Mental Health) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| English Language and Literature | B | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
| Communication Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Brighton.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Nursing (Mental Health) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.7k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£34.3k
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 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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