Mental Health Nursing degrees

Studying mental health nursing

A mental health nursing degree at uni will equip you with the hands-on clinical and care skills to provide compassionate care and support for children, young people and adults from different cultures and backgrounds, with a variety of mental health issues. You’ll learn relevant academic theory and get hands-on practice during your studies, usually including one or more placements in environments like community settings, hospitals and care units. This mix of theory and practical experience will help make you career-ready and stand out to employers. There may also be the opportunity to specialise in specific areas like dementia, especially through further study. With society’s increasing awareness of mental health and wellbeing, mental health nurses are in high demand and a career in this field can be very rewarding.