BA Mental Health Nursing
Course overview
BSc Mental Health Nursing degree programs aim to help students develop a holistic approach to assessing and supporting both physical and mental well-being. This specific nursing degree program has been designed to meet and exceed the rigorous standards of proficiency set forth by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for excellence in contemporary healthcare practice.
Working with a dedicated team of experienced clinicians and academics, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how the human body and mind work, how to help people stay healthy and how to treat and support people with long-term and acute illnesses. On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
Applicants are required to have the following:
- 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent)
- International Baccalaureate: SL grade 4 or HL grade 3 (Language A - first language) or SL grade 6 or HL grade 5 (Language B – language acquisition)
English Language Requirements:
- Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.
Scholarships
20% Tuition Fee Discount
A 20% tuition fee discount for all alumni of the University.
Up to 20% of feesCountry Scholarships
Country Scholarship A: This award is worth £2,500. Country Scholarship B: This award is worth £1,500 to each successful applicants who enrols.
Engineering and Technology Scholarship
£3,000 for all overseas fee-paying students applying for one of the new Engineering and Technology Undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000Esports Scholarships
Up to 20 cash scholarships, worth £2,000 per year of your degree, are available to students who demonstrate aptitude in esports.
Up to £2,000International Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate
£4,000 scholarships (x3 years); £2,500 scholarships (x3 years); £1,000 scholarships (x3 years).
Roehampton Higher Technical Qualification (HNC/ HND) Scholarship
The scholarships are worth £2000, paid for the length of your course.
Up to £2,000Roehampton Women in Esports Scholarship
Up to four scholarships available to first year students starting in September, each worth up to £2,000 a year.
Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (Education)
£2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.
Up to £2,000Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (General)
£2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.
Up to £2,000Southlands College Teaching Scholarships
£2,500 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.
Up to £2,500The London Methodist Bursary Fund
£1,000 bursary payment are offered to students of the University of Roehampton.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of BA Mental Health Nursing can have future roles such as:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Specialist roles
- Addiction Practitioner
- Nurse Associate
- Teaching
Cost of study
The cost of the BA Mental Health Nursing program for international students is £19,500 per year (2025/2026). Tuition is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the program requirements.
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