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Ranked 2nd in London and 6th in the UK for Mental Health Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2026)

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Excellent facilities for role playing realistic work-based scenarios, including a counselling and communication suite.

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Opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings such as NHS Trusts, community placements, independent sector and voluntary sector organisations. Our affiliation with world-renowned hospitals and Trusts in London and the South East, means we’re industry relevant

Overview

Become a compassionate, empathetic and dedicated Mental Health Nurse.

To be a truly effective Mental Health Nurse you need to be empathetic, personable, practical and driven, all with the goal of understanding the person.

“LSBU offers a variety of placements in hospital settings, I was enticed by the multi-cultural environment, and the state-of-the-art facilities that they offer” Alexis, Mental Health Nursing student.

Thanks to our partnership with NHS Trusts, charity organisations and other centres of excellence, you will spend half your time working in clinical settings, learning from experienced clinicians, nurses and service users. The rest of your time will be spent on campus learning from our expert academics in high-tech clinical labs that simulate the kind of situations you may face as a practicing Mental Health Nurse, these include our Counselling and Communication Suite, SimMan mannequins and practice wards.

Our accreditation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) allows you to officially register as a Mental Health Nurse upon graduation. This accreditation and links with practice partners across London and the UK means that your employability comes first.

As well as preparing you for a successful and fulfilling career, our passionate and expert academics will be there to support you at every step of your journey, helping you overcome issues and celebrating your successes with you. Our locations in central and South London means that you will build experience helping service users from all levels of society.

Your Choice of Campus

This course is available to study at our Southwark campus, right in the heart of London, or at our new campus in the heart of Croydon. LSBU Croydon will play a key role in our mission to transform lives, communities and businesses through applied education. Find out more or apply now.

Mental Health Nursing at London South Bank University

Course Content

What will I learn? 

During the course, you will gain practice experience in a wide range of in-patient and community settings, which reflect the diversity of mental health specialities. This can include areas such as acute psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, forensic psychiatry, eating disorders, addictions and rehabilitation.

As well as this practical experience you will also learn how to navigate professional healthcare environments, building skills in collaboration, professionalism and communication as well as learning to provide effective and empathetic care.

You will learn a skill set that will set you up for success in healthcare, and you will also be able to apply your skills to outside sectors as well. Past students have gone on to work in management, the armed forces, human resources, research, drugs and alcohol services, prisons and the education sector.

Some compulsory skills sessions may take place in the evening.

This module will introduce students to the values, frameworks and skills that underpin mental health nursing. The module focuses on different methods and frameworks for engaging in holistic assessment underpinned by evidence-based practice. The module is mapped against the NMC (2018) standards and prepares students to carry out fundamental nursing skills across the four fields of nursing utilising a combination of teaching methods including simulated practice.

This module provides understanding of the structure and function of main body’s systems and how the human body maintains homeostasis. The content of this module has been selected and developed to equip student nurses with the necessary knowledge to inform their nursing practice and provide and for progression throughout the programme. This knowledge will enable students to go on to develop an understanding of pathophysiological processes and the fundamentals of pharmacology. Students are supported in their learning with extensive use of teaching strategies such as key-lectures, workbooks and e-learning. 

This module introduces the nature of evidence in health and social care and the importance of evidence-based practice for patients and their families and their safety and quality of experience. Students will develop skills in accessing evidence, gain familiarity with the library, including the use of electronic databases and learn how to use the University’s referencing system for their material. Students will learn key terms relating to research and evidence-based practice and be introduced to an evidence-based practice model. The module also sets out the context for the conduct of health and social care research, including funding and ethical aspects.

The focus of this module is on interprofessional working to promote patient safety. Nurses need to learn how communication can influence practice as well as therapeutic relationships and how to assimilate theoretical knowledge into practice to improve patient safety. It will identify the need for a range of alternative communication techniques to effectively manage, maintain and promote safe care.

This module builds on students’ existing knowledge and skills and extends these for application to more complex scenarios in mental health nursing. The module focuses on the collaborative planning and delivery of holistic care. The module is mapped against the NMC (2018) standards and prepares students to think more critically about and carry out more complex nursing skills across the four fields of nursing utilising a combination of teaching methods including simulated practice. 

This module will extend and deepen students’ understanding of human physiology, which will then be applied to physiological changes that take place during mental ill health, and physical health conditions commonly associated with mental ill health. Knowledge of cell receptors and some receptor groups will be linked to physiological activity in different systems then linked to the effects of certain drugs and the changes they elicit within body systems. 

This module considers how research questions are generated from practice with application to nursing. The steps in conducting research and audit and the main research methods in health and social care are explained and associated ethical aspects are discussed. Methods of analysing and presenting different types of research data are introduced. The rationale for appraising research is considered and critical appraisal tools are reviewed. The module equips nurses with the core skills and understanding to appraise evidence and assess its appropriateness to be implemented into practice.

This module introduces public health concepts and contemporary public health issues, the principles of which can then be applied at an individual and population level and within a local, national and global context. This module of study is aligned to the NMC Standard Platform 2, Promoting health and preventing ill health (NMC (2018) Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses).

This module aims for students to reflect on their professional identity and to develop an understanding of multidisciplinary roles within teams. It will advance students’ knowledge in relation to interprofessional working and the skills needed to work in diverse teams such as teamwork, work environment, stress and fatigue and reflective practice. The focus of the module is on collaborative team practice from a service user perspective. It will link professional practice to theory through experimental learning. 

This virtual learning module introduces the student to the nature of normal childbirth and neonatal care. It explores the concepts of antenatal care, childbirth and postnatal care and the role of the midwife in the delivery of woman centred care. Utilising a variety of on line resources, students will share knowledge gained with their peers on labour, infant feeding and maternal care. This module ensures compliance with European Union Directive 2005/36/EC. 

The module develops students’ abilities to utilise clinical reasoning to respond to and manage unfamiliar and complex scenarios in mental health nursing, to evaluate care that is provided and to develop the skills of other members of the team. The module is mapped against the NMC (2018) standards and prepares students to carry out fundamental nursing skills across the four fields of nursing utilising a combination of teaching methods including simulated practice. 

This module provides the essential knowledge and details required for a solid understanding of pharmacology: how the drugs work and their effects, why side effects occur, and how the drugs are used clinically. In addition, a prescriber must also understand how differences in individuals and populations may alter this effect. This module will provide students with the knowledge and skills to prescribe appropriately and safely administer medications in particular to people who have an impaired understanding of their own health and wellbeing. 

This module brings together all the learning from the two previous evidence-based practice modules undertaken in years one and two. It involves the implementation of available research into practice. The module equips the potential graduate nurse with the core skills and understanding to be able to implement appropriate evidence, utilise, and evaluate in practice. It helps the student to learn how to translate evidence into practice. 

Students in this module will develop their knowledge of the complex care needs of people with critical mental health issues, and the longer-term implications of living with comorbidities. Early intervention and health promotion will be re-considered as a mechanism for sustaining mental wellbeing across the life course. Students will develop their understanding of evidence - based interventions and practice strategies for managing the impact of crisis and traumatic life events on the individual. 

This module will develop and build effective leadership skills in a complex and multidimensional health care setting. It will explore theoretical models of leadership, quality improvement and patient safety and provide an opportunity to explore how these concepts interrelate and impact on the delivery of care and prepare the students for their final clinical placement. 

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Teaching and Assessment 

How will I learn?

During the course you’ll spend 50% of your time involved in academic study and 50% in clinical practice, within a broad variety of healthcare settings. A clinical practice placement allows you to put theory into practice by working with a range of health professionals in clinical situations to develop the skills, knowledge and experience required to become a competent nurse. It can be difficult at first but practice learning is one of the most interesting and exciting aspects of learning to be a Mental Health nurse.

Clinical settings

At LSBU, you’ll experience a variety of clinical settings such as NHS Acute Trusts, community placements, independent sector and voluntary sector organisations.

Year 1

Clinical placements in First Year are designed to introduce you to working in a professional setting and to develop essential skills in basic care, assessment and infection control, as well as learning about safeguarding vulnerable people.

Year 2

In Second Year, clinical placements will build on the experience gained from year one and you will start to take on more responsibility, progressing your clinical reasoning skills. This means you will begin to engage in decision making, based upon clinical observations and the evidence-based knowledge that you have gained through university teaching.

Year 3

During the final year, you will be expected to practice more autonomously and will be responsible for making confident and proactive decisions with service service users regarding their health and wellbeing.

While experiencing the practice placement, we will ensure that our Nursing students receive continuous support and guidance from dedicated supervisors and practice learning teams made up of practitioners from different disciplines. The Lecturers also have a role of supporting students in placement as Link Lecturers and Academic Assessors.

We have several different on-campus facilities designed to help you thrive in practice. These include:

Counselling and Communication Suite

Our counselling and communication suite is the ideal place for Mental Health and Learning Disability students to role play realistic work-based scenarios. It contains two adjoining rooms with a one-way window and audio link, that allows students to practice one-to-one situations with 'clients' while they are monitored by teaching staff in the adjoining room.

Personal tutoring

As a Health and Social Care student, you will be allocated a named tutor during your first three weeks at LSBU.  The role of your tutor is to be your primary contact for academic and professional development support.

Your tutor will support you to get the most of your time at LSBU, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support in the University. They should be the first person at the university that you speak to if you are having any difficulties that are affecting your work. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of problem.

Careers

What’s in it for me? 

This is your future. Your career. Your success. And we are here for it.

Going to university might just be the biggest investment you ever make, but with us by your side you can turn a degree into a bright future, full of purpose, passion and a career you can be proud of.

“LSBU is best placed for access to London and there are a range of NHS Trusts and Private/Charities where students can attain valuable work experience. On graduation, students have gone on to work in the NHS, Private healthcare, Charitable sector, voluntary sector, Education and other non-statutory organisations” Manyara Mushore, Senior Lecturer, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

When you graduate you can apply for employment with the NHS Trusts/hospitals where you gained experience during training. We have an excellent record in graduate employment, including working overseas, and covering a range of qualified nurse positions. Our graduates also earn more on average than any other Modern London University graduates.

Our graduates have gone to work in positions in Healthcare, Management, Armed forces, Human Resources, Research, Drugs and alcohol services, Prison, Education.

“My name is Jennifer Eduwu, I am 20 years old and a third-year mental health nursing student at London South Bank University (LSBU). Alongside my studies, I am a dedicated athlete specialising in the 100m sprint, as well as the 200m and 60m races. I compete at a national level, holding the title of U23 England 100m national champion, and at an international level, proudly representing England.”  Jenny Eduwu, Mental Health Nursing student.

If you’d like to choose mental health nursing as a career, this course will equip you with the skills to work in a diverse range of mental health nursing roles, across a range of settings. This includes the NHS and the private health care sector. If you successfully complete the course you’ll be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse - Mental Health. Recent graduates from this course have gone onto a range of nurse practitioner roles within mental health nursing.

Day-to-day, the work broadly involves working in the community and hospitals taking on a variety of tasks – from giving patients medication, to assessing and supporting their needs. With experience, there are lots of opportunities for specialisation as your career progresses. You might choose to specialise in alcohol or substance use, forensic psychology, psychotherapeutic interventions or working with offenders.

The course is linked to the Nursing and Midwifery Council which regulates nurses and midwives in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Islands.

Nursing and Midwifery Council logo

The Nursing and Midwifery Council regulates nurses and midwives in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Islands.

LSBU CareerSmart is your ultimate gateway to career success. Our innovative programme is designed to ensure you graduate with more than just a degree, providing the support you need to stand out in a competitive job market. We've got all the tools you need, including:

  • AI Powered Career Sets - Get instant personalised feedback on your CV and cover letter by submitting it via our AI powered career tool.
  • Gamification Interviews - Get ready to pass those interviews with unlimited training access to our gamification interviews and psychometric tests!
  • Personalised Career Development Dashboard - Keep up with your skills progression with free access to practical assessments, LinkedIn learning, mentoring, and industry-standard facilities.

We understand that you’re in the driver’s seat of your career, which is why we’re committed to matching your passion and energy every step of the way.

Find out more

Entry Level Requirements

  • A Level BBC/A*A* and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or;
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DMM and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or;
  • Access to HE Diploma in Nursing or similar with 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3 and 15 Credits at Level 2; and GCSEs Maths and English grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or;
  • Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points; and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent.

Please make sure you have the required GCSE qualifications (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) before applying for this course

English language

If your first language is not English you must have the following minimum International English Language Test Score (IELTS) results at the time of applying:

  • 7.0 overall or equivalent
  • 7.0 in the listening and reading sections
  • 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections.

Foundation Year

If you have been out of study for a considerable amount of time or have slightly missed the entry requirements this course, you can take your first steps to becoming a registered practitioner with our Health and Social Care Foundation year. Boost your qualifications and confidence for further study with this one-year introductory course and on completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry on to one of our 13 health BSc pre-registration health and social care degrees. You might also want to consider our Nursing Associate Foundation Degree, which has slightly lower entry requirements and is an alternative route into a career in Nursing.

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Additional Info

If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.

Need further information?

Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.

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Course delivery modes and application methods

Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method
Full-time 3 years September B760 UCAS

This course is not open to international students.

Choose your campus

On your UCAS application for an Mental Health Nursing course you will need to choose which LSBU campus you wish to study at: Southwark or Croydon.

LSBU is located in Elephant & Castle, the heart of London with access to everything the city has to offer. We are proud to partner 60+ NHS organisations across all five London NHS regions (and beyond). To study at our Southwark campus please put an S on your UCAS application.

LSBU Croydon is our newest campus, having opened in 2021 with a mission to transform lives and communities. With brand new state of the art facilities and placements across Croydon, we aim to help tackle the NHS shortage of nurses across the area. To study at LSBU Croydon please put a C on your UCAS application.

Please send your application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) using our institution code L75. UCAS is the organisation responsible for managing applications to higher education courses in the UK.

See our How to apply page for further details.

Interview  

As part  of the selection process you will be expected to attend an interview on Teams. We will invite you to book your interview by email.

Personal statement

See our top tips for writing your personal statement.

Results

If you are unsuccessful in your application to LSBU for this year you cannot apply through UCAS Extra or Clearing. However you can apply for the following year.  It is important that you read the comments in the results statement so that you are prepared for any other interviews you may have.

Accommodation

Once we have made you an offer, you can apply for accommodation. You can rent from LSBU and you’ll deal directly with the university, not third party providers. That means we can guarantee you options to suit all budgets, with clear tenancy agreements and all-inclusive rents that include insurance for your personal belongings, internet access in each bedroom and on-site laundry facilities.

Or, if you’d rather rent privately, we can give you a list of landlords – just ask our Accommodation Service.

Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.

Finance

You don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as an undergraduate student.

How to Apply

Read more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.

International students

International applicants can apply directly to LSBU and should consult our international how to apply guide for further information on the application process and key dates.

Accommodation

Students should apply for accommodation at London South Bank University (LSBU) as soon as possible, once we have made an offer of a place on one of our academic courses. Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.

Test 

Prepare to start

We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.

Prepare to start

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

All pre-registration students need to be DBS cleared before going on placement. You’ll need to have an enhanced DBS check even if you have had one before and will not be able to go on placement until this is complete.

The DBS process is not difficult but can take some time so it's best to get started as soon as you receive your email. You will receive the email during Summer before the start of the programme commencement.

DBS update service

If you're part of the DBS update service, your subscription is up to date and you already have a DBS certificate, please bring in your original green DBS certificate for the document check. To take advantage of the update service, your certificate needs to be classified as 'Enhanced' and workforce must be listed as 'Adult and Child'. If you have any queries, please email us at hscdbsoh@lsbu.ac.uk.

How to complete  your DBS

Our DBS supplier, Verifile, will send you an email with all the details you need to complete your DBS.

Verifile will give you instructions to log into their system and complete your personal details and information. To complete the process, you'll need your passport or driving licence and 5-year address history including dates when you moved in/out.

You can use your application number to track the progress of your DBS.

When you've finished, your Disclosure Statement will be mailed to the most recent address in your submission, so please make sure it's correct. We don't automatically receive a copy of this Statement, which is why we need you to bring it in as part of the next step.

Frequently asked questions

Only Social Work applicants need to pay for their DBS. It costs £46 and can be purchased on our online store.

Please include any and all major and minor, spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warning and reprimands, even if they relate to juvenile offences or seem trivial or unimportant. Some minor offences will not prevent you from going on placement or being offered a place on your course, but still need to be reviewed so it’s best to be honest and include everything. Also, the more information you include about any offences can help reduce the time it takes to assess them. 

Yes, you do. You need to have an up-to-date DBS. Once you have received the email from our DBS supplier make sure you start the process straight away. All details of how to do this will be outlined in the email. If you don’t complete your DBS in the timeframe given, we may withdraw your offer even if term has already started. So it’s important that you get started as soon as you receive the email. 

Government legislation requires all Higher Education Institutions who offer courses where students may come into unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable adults to have this check. These checks also help us to ensure duty of care to our students, and create a safer environment for patients seen by our students. 

As part of the University’s admissions process, declarations of any offence may be referred to a virtual panel made up of senior managers from partner NHS Trusts and/or other sectors within Health and Social Care. Any DBS that is considered by the panel will be anonymised. The panel members then deliberate and make a recommendation whether the application be rejected, accepted or request further information or documents. 

If you have declared an offence, we might ask for more information from you in writing which will help the panel make a decision. Once your declaration has been referred to the panel it can take up to 28 working days to be processed. 

You need to put your current address on your DBS application because this is where your Statement will be mailed. If you’ve moved house between submitting and receiving your DBS, make sure you have mail forwarding set up so that you’ll receive your statement. If you’ve moved recently, make sure you have proof of your new address (such as a new bank statement) to bring for your document checks. 

If you’ve lost your statement you will need to pay £46 to purchase a new one. 

Yes. If your application has been rejected due to your DSB declaration/discloser, you will be sent a letter to confirm this. There will be instructions in the letter about how you can appeal and which supporting information you need to provide. Once a decision has been made you will receive a letter from the School Executive Team. 

Document Check

Once you have completed the online part of the DBS process, you will need to produce three accepted documents from this list (PDF File 248 KB) to be verified.

Southwark: Southwark Student Help Desk in the K2 building Monday – Friday between 9am-11am or 1pm-4pm 

If you’re not able to come to campus, you can get your documents checked and certified at the Post Office for a fee of £10.50. To do this, make photocopies of your three accepted ID documents and take your DBS form, copies and originals of your documents to the Post Office. The Post Office will stamp the form and photocopies and given them back to you. Email your post office receipt, stamped form and stamped documents to hscdbsoh@lsbu.ac.uk. 

Occupational Health (OH)

An exciting part of many of our Health and Social Care courses is the opportunity to learn off-campus and work with patients, clients and/or service users. Before you start, we need to make sure that you have the correct levels of immunisations.

Questionnaire

Once you have enrolled, students will be asked to complete an occupational health check, the first part is completing an online questionnaire sent from our occupational health provider.

GP appointment

The second part of your occupational health check is to get any inoculations that you may need from your GP. When attending your GP appointment, please take printed copies of these two documents with you.

Vaccination Screening Advisory Letter (PDF File 126 KB)
GP Vaccination and Screening History (PDF File 117 KB)

Occupational Health appointment

After these steps are complete you will receive an email from OHWorks Ltd inviting you to attend an appointment on-campus with an Occupational Health Nurse. These appointments take place during the week and sometimes when your classes have already started.

The OH team have prepared this guide (PDF File 588 KB) which outlines what to expect at each stage. If you have queries or concerns about your Occupational Health clearance or inoculations please contact the Occupational Health team.

Frequently asked questions

Yes - government legislation advises that everyone must be double vaccinated to work in a health care setting with effect from 1 April 2022.

Contact the OH team at lsbu@ohworks.co.uk who will be able to advise you. 

Please contact the OH team to reschedule at least 48 hours in advance. Remember that you won’t be able to go on placement until you’re cleared. 

Yes. Tell the OH Nurse about all conditions including specific learning difficulties even if you’ve declared these in the past. This will allow us to make reasonable adjustments whilst you’re on placement. 

The information you share with the OH Nurse will be treated with confidence, meaning that it won’t be automatically shared with the DDS team. The DDS team can help you to receive support for your lectures, assignments and exams so it’s worth to register with them and provide evidence of your condition if you need this support.

Numeracy practice

Before starting your course, you may want to check or practice your numeracy skills. The National Numeracy Challenge is a free online tool that helps you learn, revise and quiz your essential numeracy skills. You’ll also be able to get a certificate to show your efforts.

Enrolment and Welcome Week

Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our new students pages.

Uniforms

Most placements and some practical sessions in our skills laboratories will require you to wear a uniform and name badge. You will be measured for uniforms specific to your course as part of your Welcome Week activities after enrolment. In the meantime, we have prepared answers to frequently asked questions that you might find useful.

Students are not allowed to wear false nails, false eyelashes, jewellery or nail polish, as part of the trust uniform policies. All uniforms require students to be bare below the elbow for infection control purposes.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, LSBU will supply you with uniforms for your placement with the exception of Social Work and Health and Social Care BSc students who are not required to wear uniforms for their placements. 

Nursing and midwifery students will receive two pairs of trousers, three tunics and a name badge. Polo shirts will be issued instead of tunics for students studying mental health nursing, physiotherapy, chiropractic and sport rehabilitation. ODP students will receive one set of scrubs top and trousers. 

The items are to last for the duration of your programme of study.

A measuring and distribution service will be available by the uniform provider at Southwark campus. As garments are fitted for work purposes they need to allow for flexibility of movement so it’s best to have the uniform provider measure you up. 

You can request a longer tunic for religious or medical reasons. To do this, you should advise the uniform supplier at the measuring session. These tunics are 2 inches longer and sleeves finish just above the elbows. Due to infection control, full length sleeves are not permitted. 

Name badges are professional and need to include your formal names. 

You can order a replacement name badge direct with the uniform provider. Badges need to be worn at all times when you are at placement. 

You are welcome to purchase additional items at Work in Style. You will need to log in using your student ID and then follow the step-by-step instruction. Please note that dresses are not available. 

You should try on your uniforms the day you receive them so that the staff at the measuring service can help arrange any size exchanges. If you choose not to try on your uniforms and require different sizes at a later date you will need to purchase these through the uniform provider’s online portal at your own cost. 

They are yours to keep – you do not need to return the garments. 

Practice placements

Most health and social care courses’ practice placements will operate outside normal working hours e.g. evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Holidays

Your holiday periods will not follow the normal University timetable because of placements. You’ll receive more details once you start your course.

Fees

United Kingdom

£9790

Tuition fees for home students

International

£N/A

Tuition fees for international students

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.

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Full-time Year 1 - All Available Courses

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (FT) - Year 1 FT Croydon SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9250 International fee: £
AOS/LSBU code: 5441 Session code: 1FC00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £27750
International: £N/A
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (FT) - Year 1 FT Havering Essex SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £
AOS/LSBU code: 5441 Session code: 1FE00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £29370
International: £N/A

Full-time Year 2 - All Available Courses

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (FT) - Year 2 FT Croydon SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9250 International fee: £
AOS/LSBU code: 5441 Session code: 2FC00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £27750
International: £N/A
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (FT) - Year 2 FT Havering Essex SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £
AOS/LSBU code: 5441 Session code: 2FE00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £29370
International: £N/A

Full-time Year 3 - All Available Courses

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (FT) - Year 3 FT Croydon SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9250 International fee: £
AOS/LSBU code: 5441 Session code: 3FC00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £27750
International: £N/A
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (FT) - Year 3 FT Havering Essex SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £
AOS/LSBU code: 5441 Session code: 3FE00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £29370
International: £N/A

The international fee for this course shows as "£0" because this course is not open to international students.

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.

See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees to reflect increased costs of delivery and to maintain an a high-quality student experience. This increase would be no more than Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increases plus 5%.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.

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