Program Overview

Overview

The Nursing Studies (Top-up) (Distance Learning) BSc(Hons) course provides the opportunity for qualified nurses to undertake a top-up degree through distance learning. It aims to prepare students for the next stage in their career and helps them develop the academic skills required to enhance their practice, as well as implement changes.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

• You must possess a Nursing Studies Diploma of Higher Education or an equivalent qualification and current NMC registration.
• Have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and the ability to access and use online study guidance and support as this course is delivered through distance learning.
• You must be employed in a nursing role suitable to be able to complete the course.
• If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent.

Start Dates

• 22 September 2025

Duration

• 2 years part-time

Course Detail

Year 1

• Developing an Understanding of Research Processes and Methods (Distance Learning): This module provides students with the opportunity to evaluate and critically appraise published healthcare research, as well as develop an understanding of different designs, methods, and approaches to research.
• Advancing Nursing Practice (Distance Learning): This module provides the opportunity to advance existing knowledge of patient care by exploring and analyzing evidence-based practice and current research.
• Leadership and Management in Health Professional Practice (Distance Learning): This module provides the opportunity to develop understanding of leadership and management in healthcare practice.

Year 2

• Research-Based Project (Distance Learning): Students will examine an area of current practice under the supervision of a member of academic staff and submit a research-based project which demonstrates an appreciation of the area of practice and research processes.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching on this course is delivered through lectures, group work, seminars, tutorials, online learning logs, and distance learning.
• A variety of assessment methods will be utilized, including negotiated learning contracts, reports, essays, research critiques, and a project.

Technology and System Requirements

• Personal computer with a reliable internet connection.
• Microphone and webcam.
• Browser: Latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge.
• Minimum Specifications: Intel Core i5, 4GB of RAM, screen resolution of at least 1280x800px.
• Operating Systems: Windows 10 or later, Mac OS X 10.13 or later, Linux distribution.
• Internet Connection: Broadband/high-speed connection of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload speed.

Fees and Finance

Tuition Fees - Part-time

• The maximum fees for UK-based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £1,589 per 20 credit module and £2,384 per 30 credit module per year for part-time students.
• Tuition fees will cover the cost of study at the University, including registration, tuition, supervision, and examinations.

Career Support

This course will provide students with the opportunity to enhance their career progression and develop as a mentor.

Research Excellence

• The University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in all three aspects of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
• Three-quarters of all research is world-leading and internationally excellent.
• Over 60% of the research environment was classified as world-leading and internationally excellent.

Student Support

At the University of Huddersfield, students will find support networks and services to help them get ahead in their studies and social life. Whether studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level, students will soon discover that they are never far away from dedicated staff and resources to help navigate their personal student journey.