Summary:
Be there when it matters most. On this Mental Health Nursing degree, you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to support people experiencing challenges with their mental health, making a real difference to their lives and those around them.
Mental health nursing is about understanding the whole person. You will learn how to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care, responding to individual experiences and supporting recovery in a range of settings.
At Southampton, ranked 3rd in the UK and 13th in the world for Nursing (QS World University Rankings, 2026), your learning is shaped by research and real clinical experience, preparing you for a meaningful career in healthcare.
Key features of the course:
Learn to deliver person-centred care using trauma-informed approaches, responding to the needs of individuals and their families.
Gain experience across a wide range of placements, including community mental health services, inpatient wards, early intervention teams and specialist clinics.
Learn from experienced nurses and people with lived experience, bringing real insight into your studies.
Train in modern facilities, including simulated practice environments that prepare you for real clinical situations.
Join a supportive community of students and staff who will guide you from your first day through to becoming a qualified nurse.
Graduate with the opportunity to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health).
Student support:
From day one, you will be supported both on campus and during placements by your Personal Academic Tutor and a network of experienced staff.
You will also be part of a close student community, with initiatives such as a student buddy scheme and Schwartz Rounds to help you reflect on your experiences and develop as a compassionate healthcare professional.
Further information:
On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health).
The NHS Learning Support Fund may be available to support your studies. If you are a UK applicant, you may be eligible for £5,000 per academic year, depending on your circumstances.
Throughout this course you'll explore the breadth of the discipline, equipping you with the skills to become a registered Nurse.
Year 1: Working in partnership in mental health nursing, integrating physical health and pharmacology.
Year 2: Exploring psychosocial interventions and supporting people with serious mental illness.
Year 3: Leading innovation and managing complex care in mental health.
For a full list of modules available please visit the course page.
Throughout your degree you'll be supported to achieve your best in assessments by our vibrant Health Sciences community, your Personal Academic Tutor, and your Practice Mentor.
Assessments on this programme range from coursework, written and practical exams to projects. Assessment takes place throughout the course to ensure that you are reaching the right levels of attainment. Your practical skills will be assessed whist you are on placement and recorded by your Practice Mentor.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Southampton 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:
GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9). GCSE Science (A*-C or 4-9) also required if not offered as a level 3 qualification. Certain GCSE equivalent qualifications will be considered.
FETAC / QQI Level 5 120 Credits: Pass in every module, with distinction essential in at least 4 modules including Human Growth and Development (or Biology), Anatomy and Physiology and Nursing Theory. Applicants are also required to hold Ordinary Maths and English at O4 or higher. Certain FETAC modules will be accepted in lieu of these.
Recent relevant study within the last 5 years.
You may be required to attend a selection day and complete satisfactory Occupational Health and Police Checks.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Reading & Speaking and with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing. |
A proportion of students who enrolled on this course in previous years exceeded their offer conditions securing their place on their chosen course with grades higher than our published entry criteria.
We encourage all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, to apply to study with us. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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