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Foundation of Nursing Learning Disability and Social Work
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Dual-field honours degree qualifying learning disability nurses and social workers.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to essentials of nursing
- social work practice
- sciences
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Learning disability nurse
- social worker
- teaching and academia
- senior management in health and social care
Curriculum
- Modules include essentials of nursing and social work practice
- sciences and theory
- applying sciences across the life course
- developing professional practice
- evidence and enquiry
- and two practice placements. Graduates qualify for both Nursing and Midwifery Council and Social Work England registration.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Standard offer of 64 UCAS points
- with at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent
- GCSE English grade 4/C
- international equivalents by country.
Accepted academic background
A levels or equivalent (BTEC, T level, Access to HE); international equivalents per country on https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/international/entry-requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 91
- Duolingo 130
- PTE Academic 76
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Collegiate Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Social Care |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £20,900 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo 130, PTE Academic 76, IELTS Academic 7. An interview is required.