Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Nursing
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder? If you’re looking for a rewarding, life-long career in nursing, our Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons) course be for you. Learning disability nurses are qualified to work with individuals with learning disabilities at all ages, from childhood through to end of life. They work in a person-centred way and are passionate about rights, choice, inclusion, and equality. On this course, you’ll discover that working with individuals with learning disabilities is enjoyable, creative, enriching, and inspiring. The career opportunities of a Learning Disability nurse are varied, too. You could secure a role within community teams, specialist behaviour teams, nursing care, autism services, children’s services, assessment and treatment services, mental health, and palliative care. The course is designed to help you become a competent, caring, and compassionate nurse. You’ll also develop your communication and interpersonal skills, become confident in person-centred approaches, leadership and management, evidence-based decision making and teamworking. Regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), this course could lead to a potentially life-enriching career as a learning disability nurse. Throughout your studies, you’ll be supported by a team who are learning disability nurses first and foremost, with extensive and varied practice experience and diverse interests in the field of learning disabilities. Individuals with learning disabilities are involved in the development of teaching materials, too, and will work with you in the classroom. You’ll also spend 50 per cent of your learning undertaking placement opportunities in a wide range of clinical practice settings, providing care and support for both children and adults.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBB-BBC |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff points | 112–120 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Merit |
| BTEC | DDM-DMM · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma |
| Access to HE Diploma | with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit |
| GCSE | 4 or above · Subjects: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics |
| Other conditions | work_experience · You must demonstrate that you have a broad understanding of learning disability nursing, as well as relevant work experience (employment or voluntary) highlighting your transferable skills. |
| Other conditions | dbs_check · You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course. |
| Other conditions | occupational_health · You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course. |
| Other conditions | minimum_age · 18+ · …or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over. |
| Other conditions | interview · Offers will be subject to an interview and references. |
Fees
International students: £19,800
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £19,800
Start dates
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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