Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
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Course summary
• Understand contemporary nursing and social work practice.
• Transform the lives of people who have learning disabilities.
• Spend 50% of your course on placement — enhancing your employability.
• Collaborate with other professional groups within health and social care.
• Gain real-world experience and sought-after credentials — qualifying as a so...
<strong>Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Course summary</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Understand contemporary nursing and social work practice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Transform the lives of people who have learning disabilities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Spend 50% of your course on placement — enhancing your employability.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborate with other professional groups within health and social care.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain real-world experience and sought-after credentials — qualifying as a social worker in England and a Learning Disabilities Nurse.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Prepare for the full degree with an extra foundation year at the start.<br/><br/><br/><br/>On this course, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need to provide exceptional care to people with learning disabilities. You’ll tailor your studies, and learn from other practitioners and students — understanding where your specialism fits into the wider sphere of healthcare. You’ll graduate with the qualifications and credentials you need to enter practice.<br/><br/><strong>For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Nursing-and-midwifery/BSc-Honours-Nursing-Learning-Disability-and-Social-Work-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time</strong>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
BB24
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
This must include at least 24 (Grade D) from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: DDE at A Level. MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science based subject. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent, and English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalent.
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