Master of Adult Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University

The Adult Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University is a Full Time Master program offered on the Edge Hill University campus in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 1, 2026.

About Master of Adult Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons)

What does it take to care for adults with complex and long-term conditions? At Edge Hill University, we believe in an integrated approach. Studying our integrated Masters, you’ll learn how nursing and social work go hand-in-hand, and graduate with eligibility for two professional awards.

Our teaching is delivered alongside our partners in the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership. Learn to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Gain confidence with practical experience. Explore health, social care, education and other related areas.

Becoming familiar with the factors that influence health and wellbeing will also be key. You’ll explore issues surrounding social justice, structural inequality, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.

If you’re committed to becoming an integrated practitioner and want to develop to understand the perspectives of service users, their families, and carers, then this course is a great match for you.

An approved degree

On successfully graduating from this course at Edge Hill, you’ll be eligible to register as a qualified adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will also be able to apply to register with Social Work England to practice as a social worker.

UK students may be eligible for a training grant of £5,000 per academic year.

Disciplines

Faculty of Health Social Care and Medicine

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Adult Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 120-128 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required. You will also need GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Eligible candidates must provide evidence of study within the three years prior to application. An interview forms part of the selection process.

If you accept an offer from Edge Hill you will need to satisfy the requirements of the Nursing & Midwifery Council and Social Work England in respect of physical and mental fitness and will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

Qualification Requirement A Level BBB-ABB. UCAS Tariff points 120-128 points. BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM). T Level Overall grade of Merit. International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit or 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Adult Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons)

Your future career

By the end of our Adult Nursing & Social Work MNSW course, you’ll have a Masters level academic qualification and two professional awards, giving you the edge when applying for roles.

Adults with complex and long-term conditions increasingly require treatment underpinned by a greater understanding from a more integrated health and social care perspective. This programme prepares you to undertake professional roles which fulfil that need.

We continue to work with prospective employers to identify future areas of employment for practitioners with dual nursing and social work registration.

Fee Information

Master of Adult Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen