This degree combines theory and practical learning with practice-based learning to lead you towards professional registration and a rewarding career as a children and young people’s nurse.
Children and young people’s nurses focus on delivering care to people under the age of 25, their families and support networks. This course will equip you to care for the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of young people whilst ensuring they are appropriately safeguarded.
Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a Children and Young People’s Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) (please see Accreditation section on our website for more information).
Gain the skills to act as an advocate, empowering young people to be active participants in their care.
Work with families and wider relevant support networks, in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
Learn to collaborate and thrive across and within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidenced-based, safe care delivery.
Study one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.
All eligible students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.
50% of your learning will take place in diverse practice-based learning environments where you will apply your theoretical knowledge to the real world.
Why you should study this course
The course is aimed at committed and enthusiastic individuals who embody a compassionate attitude and are eager to acquire the skills to deliver professional, impactful and evidence-informed care.
Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a children and young people’s nurse from the outset.
Learn to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments and multidisciplinary teams, developing your relationship management skills.
Gain a strong sense of professional accountability, in preparation to lead, influence and supervise others.
Delivered by a team that includes highly skilled, knowledgeable, nursing and allied health professionals.
Develop your digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking.
Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.
Studying in the School of Health and Care
Gain the skills and experience to transform lives, communities and the future of healthcare delivery. We aim to empower you to become a stand-out healthcare professional, capable, competent and confident in your field and role within the wider healthcare team.
While continuously developing your sense of professional identity as a children and young people's nurse from day one, you'll also collaborate with learners from other School of Health and Care fields, learning in an environment that puts inclusivity, diversity and dignity at its heart.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
Year one
Year two
Final year
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include:
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
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We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.
Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £20800* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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