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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the MSc Child Nursing course at University of Southampton.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking MSc Child Nursing or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | A |
| Biology | B |
| Sociology | B |
| Chemistry | B |
| Mathematics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 3310
Here's what University of Southampton says about its MSc Child Nursing course.
Become a Nurse in just two years on this fast track, graduate entry programme designed for graduates from any degree. Upon completion, you’ll be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Child).
You’ll by taught by experts, joining a community ranked 3rd in the UK for Nursing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). You’ll learn in our new and state-of-the-art facilities, and in the real world on practice placements in varied settings and roles.
You’ll develop the skills needed to provide compassionate nursing care to neonates, children, adolescents, and their families.
If you are already a qualified Nurse, this course can also help you if you want a second field of registration.
Source: University of Southampton
Course details
Qualification
MSc
Department
Health Sciences
Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Children's nursing
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,700 per year |
| Scotland | £9,700 per year |
| Wales | £9,700 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,700 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,700 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,700 per year |
| EU | £31,200 per year |
| International | £31,200 per year |
The modules you will study
Our students study a range of modules that support them in their journey from student to healthcare professional. These modules establish and build upon the skills and experiences students benefit from on placement, which are integral to all our healthcare programmes. For a full list of modules available please visit the course page.
How you will be assessed
Assessments on this MSc in child nursing take the form of essays, exams, projects and professional conversations. Practical skills will be assessed whist you are on placement and recorded by your practice mentor.
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Lots of great diverse range of people here
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Cheaper than London
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PAT is sometimes late to reply (this is like your tutor) otherwise good.
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There are some leaks/repairs bu overall very happy.
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My course materials are very detailed and the lectures are helpful and explain things well.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Southampton
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 Southampton students who took the MSc Child Nursing course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
med
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
83%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
93%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
91%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
77%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
89%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking MSc Child Nursing or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The MSc Child Nursing course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Southampton graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
92%
Say it fits with future plans
86%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
95%
Nursing Professionals
5%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took MSc Child Nursing - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.7k
First year after graduation
£33.2k
Third year after graduation
£34.7k
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 Child Nursing.
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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