Mental Health Nursing
Entry requirements
To be eligible for this course, you will hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours at a 2:1 in any subject or a 2:2 in a health related subject, such as Biological Sciences, Psychology or Public Health.
You must also hold maths and English GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
Practice experience and theoretical learning.
Prior to beginning the course you will need to have undertaken 750 hours of practice experience and 500 hours of theoretical learning.
You will then need to submit a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) application portfolio of evidence that documents the 750 hours of practice experience and 500 hours of theoretical learning, and includes a CV, record of application for Disclosure Barring Scheme (DBS) and occupational health clearance, and a supporting statement reflecting how these experiences have prepared you to undertake the MSc Nursing.
You will be supported in preparing this portfolio by a member of the MSc programme team. This portfolio will be assessed using a predefined criteria and once successfully completed you will be offered a firm place on the programme.
International students
For international students, find out more about our English language requirements.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Please note this course is taught at both our Canterbury and Medway campus.
Become a specialist mental health nurse with our MSc in Mental Health Nursing.
Open to students from any academic background, this postgraduate degree equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to practise as a confident, capable, and compassionate mental health nurse. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and begin your career as a registered mental health nurse.
Focusing on a person-centred approach, the course will help you develop into a reflective, creative, and effective practitioner. Through a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience, you will build confidence in both academic and clinical environments.
Over the two-year programme, you will explore the theory underpinning mental health nursing whilst gaining valuable experience on placement. Working in diverse settings, including the home and community, you will apply your learning in real-life scenarios, deepening your understanding of how to support individuals with a range of mental health needs.
You will also benefit from access to our on-campus simulation suite, where you can practise your clinical and communication skills in a realistic, supportive setting before beginning your placements.
This course has been developed in collaboration with service users and experienced professionals, ensuring a holistic curriculum that reflects contemporary mental health care. With its inclusive and practice-focused approach, the MSc will prepare you to lead and innovate in nursing care, placing service users at the heart of everything you do.
Professional accreditation
On completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse.
Your future career
Our MSc Mental Health Nursing is aligned to our Future 360 Framework for Developing Enterprising, Professional Graduates. You will have the opportunity to enrol in our exciting GradForce programme designed to fast track you into local graduate level employment.
Successful completion of the MSc Mental Health Nursing will make you eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a registered mental health nurse. This will open up a wide range of exciting career opportunities for you including working in hospitals (A&E, ITU, wards, specialist nurses), general practices, community and district. You could also choose to travel and explore the possibility of practising overseas.
Additionally, on successful completion of the course there are opportunities to progress onto further postgraduate continuing professional development, including specialist education and PhD studies.
Industry links
Our academic staff are registered nurses from a variety of clinical backgrounds including: primary and secondary care, oncology, psychiatry, critical care, rehabilitation services, older persons care and learning disability. We are also supported by colleagues from other academic disciplines including clinical sciences and the humanities.
Specialist facilities
As a healthcare student, you will have access to our specialist, industry-relevant, simulation facilities. The state of the art simulation suite allows you to practice your clinical skills in a fully-equipped, realistic environment, including hospital wards. These sessions will prepare you for your placements and future employment.
20% Alumni Discount
We offer alumni discounts on CCCU Postgraduate Taught, PGCE Primary and Secondary, and Master's by Research courses for eligible students.
CCCU Advantage Package
The CCCU Advantage Package is available to all UK-based students who have been successfully enrolled onto one of our health courses and includes:
- Uniforms
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational health costs, including immunisations.
If you are eligible for this award, you will be automatically entered.
Visit the Mental Health Nursing - MSc page on the Canterbury Christ Church University website for more details!
Fees and funding
Fees for home students are £9790 and for international students are £17000.
20% Alumni Discount
We offer alumni discounts on CCCU Postgraduate Taught, PGCE Primary and Secondary, and Master's by Research courses for eligible students.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries Team
- courses@canterbury.ac.uk
- Phone
- 01227 928000