Nursing (Mental Health) Swansea University
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | September | find out | find out |
Course overview
If you are a graduate working in a healthcare setting and looking to take your career to the next level, our MSc in Mental Health Nursing is for you.
Designed for non-registered healthcare practitioners, this two-year Master’s degree course will give you the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career in this essential profession.
Our MSc in Mental Health Nursing will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to provide high quality, compassionate nursing care for improving mental health and well being.
During the course, you will improve the care and treatment of people using mental health services their carers and their families.
Please note, this course is not open to international students at this time.
Entry requirements
This MSc course is pre-registration only. It is not suitable for registered nurses.
This programme is open to graduates with a 2:2 honours degree or above and a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English/Welsh.
You will be required to demonstrate 700 hours of clinical relevant practice, working in health related environments, such as care homes, hospitals, community or homecare.
These clinical hours must have been achieved over the last 2 years and will need to be verified by a registered healthcare professional. You will also be required to demonstrate 450 theory hours and these will be assessed via a verification inventory and portfolio.
If your first language is not English you will need an IELTS score of 7.0.
Any offer made is conditional, subject to:
- Evidence of recent study (within the last five years)
- Satisfactory academic and character references
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, or an approved equivalent.
- Occupational Health clearance
Don't meet these requirements?If this course interests you, but you don’t have the required entry qualifications to join our MSc programme why not consider our Mental Health Nursing BSc?
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
- Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
- Ranked within the Top 350 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2027)
- 95% of students surveyed would recommend Swansea University (Uni Compare 2026)
- 95% of graduates are in employment, study and/or other activities (HESA 2025)
Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.