Program Overview

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Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice)

Overview

This course offers the opportunity to study for and register as both a Nurse (Learning Disabilities) and a Social Worker (Generic). You will gain the professional qualifications required, as well as the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for working in health and social care settings, primarily with people who have learning disabilities.

Course Details

• Attendance: Full-time
• Course duration: Three years
• Next enrolment: September 2025

Introduction

This exciting and innovative course offers you the opportunity to study for and to register as, both a Nurse (Learning Disabilities) and a Social Worker (Generic). You will gain the professional qualifications required as well as the knowledge, skills and experience required for working in health and social care settings, primarily with people who have learning disabilities, though placements in other social care settings meet the needs of a generic Social Work qualification.

What You Will Study

• Study a number of related topics including sociology, psychology, social policy, law and ethics, risk and abuse, health promotion and human growth and development
• Be supported by qualified practitioners, including nurses and social workers
• Complete over 2,300 hours on placement which will give you valuable industry opportunity

Course Accreditations

• Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Placement

• Options available
• International students accepted

This is for You If...

1. You have a strong desire to work with people with learning disabilities
2. You have excellent communication skills
3. You are a compassionate and caring character

Course Structure

Year One

• Foundations in Nursing and Social Work
• Law and Social Policy in Health and Wellbeing
• Interprofessional Practice in Learning Disabilities

Year Two

• Promoting Wellbeing Across the Lifespan – Theory
• Interprofessional Practice Across the Lifespan - Practice
• Decision Making in Learning Disabilities - Theory
• Decision Making in Learning Disabilities - Practice
• Improving Quality of Care in Integrated Care Systems

Year Three

• Comparative Perspectives
• Developing Evidence-Based Practice with Learning Disabilities
• Integrated Professional Practice

Teaching and Learning

• A variety of teaching and learning methods are used, including:
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Directed study
  • Problem-based learning
  • Individual tutorials

Assessment

• Written assignments
• Presentations
• Direct observations of practice
• Open book exam

School of Health and Society

• The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.

Simulation Suite

• Our simulation suite provides you with the opportunity to tackle real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment.

Service Users and Carers Group (SU&C)

• Our Nursing Service Users and Carers Group (SU&C) is a collective group of service users, carers and parents who have past and current lived experience of engaging with local healthcare services and or providing care for family or friends.

Employment and Stats

• This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with graduates eligible to apply for registered status with both regulatory bodies.

Career Links

• We have formed strong and varied partnerships with a large number NHS Trusts and social work agencies in the north west which means your learning is informed by current practice and developments.

Requirements

Applicant Profile

• Applicants should demonstrate a clear desire and commitment to work with people with learning disabilities.

English Language Requirements

• International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in reading, writing and speaking is required for this course.

Standard Entry Requirements

• Police clearance
• Health clearance
• GCSE maths and English minimum grade C/grade 4 required or Level 2 equivalents - Key Skills Level 2 English and Key Skills Level 2 Mathematics.

Alternative Entry Requirements

• The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is used as per the university’s Admissions and Retention Policy.

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year (2025/26), £9,535 per year (2026/27)
• Full-time international: £17,650 per year (2025/26), £18,120 per year (2026/27)

Additional Costs

• You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Scholarships for International Students

• If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Explore our International Scholarships.