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Master of Mental Health

Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

A three-year pre-registration MSc leading to registration as a mental health nurse.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Nursing in Mental Health to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in patient care
  • Clinical assessment and evidence-based practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • NHS psychiatric and specialist wards
  • Community settings such as GP surgeries
  • Schools and prisons
  • The armed forces
  • Mental health charities

Curriculum

  • Designed to lead to registration as a mental health nurse with the NMC. Teaching combines academic study with half the time on placements across mental health settings
  • Hands-on skills practice and input from people with lived experience of mental health challenges.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • GCSE: GCSE Maths
  • Science and English at Grade C or above. For English and Maths
  • Level 2 Functional Skills are accepted as alternatives to GCSEs. A minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2)  or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution
  • Second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree for most courses
  • Some require 2:1 or a related subject.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree, Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification (same or related subject for some courses), One academic reference, Applicants with a diploma may qualify with relevant work experience on some courses.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group)
  6. Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,250 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£27,789 GBP

Program details

CampusHeadington
Faculty or schoolOxford, School of Nursing and Midwifery
DepartmentNursing in Mental Health
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.