Children and Young People's Nursing BA (Hons)

Gain hands-on skills on a course developed with our healthcare partners who provide you with your practical placement experience. Successfully completing the course means you can apply for registration as a qualified childrens nurse.

A nurse needs to be able to assess care needs then plan implement and evaluate care for children and young people with a range of illnesses and conditions. This calls for excellent communication skills and compassion as well as specialist knowledge and nursing skills all of which you acquire from this degree.

Areas of study include health and primary care in the community; assessment and interventions; complex care; public health; multi-professional care for mental-health problems; and advocacy empowerment and protection.

Why choose this course?

• Develop the knowledge skills attitudes and behaviours required of a childrens nurse who can meet the demands of the role with confidence
• Work in close partnership with a multi-professional team to deliver holistic care to children young people and their families in a variety of healthcare settings
• Study with a team of lecturers who are also experienced registered nurses. In practice settings you are supervised by practitioners trained to support your learning
• Learn how to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of children and young people as well as their families carers and educators through critical self-reflection and safe practice in accordance with The Code (NMC 2018)
• On completion of the course you will have met the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) and can apply for registration as a childrens nurse
• Benefit from a course leading to a rewarding career in a range of healthcare settings. It can also provide a route into specialised clinical practice management or education

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country