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Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

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Course summary:

  • Understand contemporary nursing and social work practice.

  • Transform the lives of people who have learning disabilities.

  • Spend 50% of your course on placement — enhancing your employability.

  • Collaborate with other professional groups within health and social care.

  • Gain real-world experience and sought-after credentials — qualifying as a social worker in England and a Learning Disabilities Nurse.

On this course, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need to provide exceptional care to people with learning disabilities. You’ll tailor your studies, and learn from other practitioners and students — understanding where your specialism fits into the wider sphere of healthcare. You’ll graduate with the qualifications and credentials you need to enter practice.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Nursing-and-midwifery/BSc-Honours-Nursing-Learning-Disability-and-Social-Work/Full-time

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Social Work England

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B761
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B761
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
120 points

This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC or T level qualifications. We do not accept AS levels. For example:

BBB at A Level
DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma
Merit overall from a T level qualification including a C from Core.
A combination of qualifications, which may include general studies.
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered including CACHE.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 15 credits

Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in health studies, health science, social sciences or nursing. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3 of which at least 15 level 3 credits should be graded at distinction level.

AS
Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Maths at grade D or 4 or equivalent, and English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalent. Information on equivalents is provided on the course page: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-and-midwifery/bsc-honours-nursing-learning-disability-and-social-work/full-time/

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Other
Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this coursehttps://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-and-midwifery/bsc-honours-nursing-learning-disability-and-social-work/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate courses in 2026/27 is £9,790 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. The NHS Learning Support Fund offers a non-repayable training grant of £5,000 per year to all eligible and current pre-registration students.
You may also be eligible for additional financial support based on your circumstances up to the value of around £5,000. This includes parental support, travel/accommodation expenses and a financial hardship fund www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/health-and-social-care/fees-and-funding

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £20,000, which includes an annual placement supplement of £2,000.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

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