Overview
As a modern, civic university, LJMU is integral to the life of the city, but we are also global in our approach, forging international partnerships to facilitate world-leading research and collaboration to tackle some of the huge global issues facing the modern world that have an everyday impact here at home.
As a student on this MA Nursing Mental Health postgraduate degree at the Liverpool John Moores University you will learn from a programme team with a depth and breadth of clinical and academic knowledge designed to ensure you are supported in developing both personally and professionally.
Employability
Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
As a Registered Nurse working within your chosen field of expertise you may already be in full-time employment.
Postgraduate study is used by some students to support career progression and promotion. For others, it provides an opportunity to explore a different field and change professional direction. Central for all though, is the desire to update their skills and enhance their knowledge.
As a degree profession nursing sees the added value that research, learning and academic study can have on the patient journey, quality of care and of course a nurse’s personal and professional development. Key to this is lifelong learning strongly supported by the regulatory body the Nursing and Midwifery Council through revalidation.
This programme offers progressive, practice-focused learning and development within a constantly evolving clinical world.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Self in Mental Health
- Research Ethics and Governance
- Advancing Leadership for Quality
- Dissertation
- Safeguarding in Multi-Professional Practice
- Collaborative and Professional Practice in Dementia Care
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Nursing Health Sciences View 843 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Registered Nurse status
- Evidence of Level 6 or Level 7 study
- Additional Information
- Two references are required (one employer and one academic)
- International students entering on a Student visa cannot study part-time
Tuition Fee
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International
16900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.