Learning Disabilities Nursing MSc

Change lives for the better Deepen your expertise and open doors to a rewarding career with life-enhancing impact. Our Learning Disabilities Nursing MSc is ideal for careers in frontline and specialist nursing, as well as a range of leadership opportunities. You will study the foundations of nursing and healthcare, as well as the context of nursing within a range of client groups in your specific field. Studying Learning Disabilities Nursing at Kingston will give you a strong foundation for a career with real, life-enhancing impact. Graduates from this course are highly sought after, with previous students working as specialist nurses, nurse therapists, community nurses and in senior management. During the course, you’ll learn about the factors affecting people's health and wellbeing. You’ll explore the health inequalities in society. And, importantly, you’ll consider how we can improve outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Through intra-professional learning with experts in a range of fields, you’ll enhance your care skills and understand the complexities of nursing at individual and organisational levels. Your course will combine placements, simulated learning and classroom teaching. In doing so, you’ll develop the skills, values and knowledge you need to manage complex conditions effectively. You’ll even receive a £5,000 per year, non-repayable NHS Training Grant to support your studies. Check out the NHS Business Service Authority website to find out more.

English language requirements for Learning Disabilities Nursing MSc Open English language requirement for this course: an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website.

International students: £19,900 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £19,900 per year

September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

• Kingston Hill, United Kingdom