14Diploma in Nursing (Learning Disabilities)  

Postgraduate, 2 Years, Full-time

University of South Wales

8737 14Diploma in Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

A UK Citizen or have permanent residency:

Academic Requirements:

An undergraduate degree with a classification of 2:1 or higher.

• Employed in a relevant health or social care environment for more than 6 months, which requires verification from a registered healthcare professional.

• Ability to demonstrate the capability in numeracy, literacy, and digital and technological literacy to meet the course learning outcomes.

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in English Language.

• A Portfolio of evidence which can include evidence of certified training / learning and transferable skills. This will be assessed by the course leader and the external examiner to determine the evidence meets the required learning outcomes. Please download our Guide to Recognition for Prior Learning to help you present your evidence for this.

• An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check for the Child and Adult Workforce and Child and Adult Barring Lists. (no offences are considered spent)

• Demonstration of good health with occupational clearance.

• An Interview is required which will explore whether applicants have fully considered the demands of the course and profession and are able to articulate some of the values needed for the delivery of compassionate person centered care.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

* A first class 4 year undergraduate degree

* A first class 2 year degree plus a master’s degree

* MBA applicants should have one of the above qualifications plus at least 2 years post graduation work experience

* A bachelor degree from a UK university/equivalent

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/bangladesh/

English Language Requirements:

* GCSE English at grade C

* Postgraduate Study: IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component. Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/bangladesh/

Academic Requirements:

* An overall average of 3 Year degree (B.COM, BBA, B.SC, BCA etc.) at 60% (or CGPA of 6.0/10) from a recognised Indian university for entry to a relevant postgraduate programme.

* An overall average of 4- or 5-Year degrees (B.E, BTECH, B PHARM, B. ARCH etc.) at 55% (or CGPA of 5.8/10) from a recognised Indian university for entry to a relevant postgraduate programme.

* 50% (or CGPA 5.5/10) minimum from the following Indian universities: University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, University of Pune, Jadavpur University or University of Calcutta

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/india/

English Language Requirements:

* HSC (12th standard) English at 65-70% or above, depending on which Board you have studied

* IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band or equivalent (some courses require higher IELTS – please refer to relevant course page on website)

* USW English test (known as the Password test) – this is a free English test that can be completed in India. Please email india@southwales.ac.uk for further details.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/india/

Academic Requirements:

* Holders of a good Bachelor degree (GPA of 2.2 or above out of 4.0 or 55% or above) from a 4 year degree

* Successful completion of a Master degree

* Holders of LLB degree will be considered for entry onto the LLM award

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/pakistan/

English Language Requirements:

* GCSE English at grade C

* IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/pakistan/

Academic Requirements:

* An overall score of at least 60% from a 3 year BA degree

* An overall score of at least 55% from a 4 year BE/BTech degree

* Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/nepal/

English Language Requirements:

* 12th Standard from Nepal in English with at least 65% plus Medium of Instruction’ letter showing that the applicant has studied their 12th standard (or bachelor degree) in the medium of English.

* IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band or an equivalent qualification (some courses require higher IELTS – please refer to relevant course page on website)

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/nepal/

Academic Requirements:

* Successful completion of a Bachelor Degree with a ‘’good/satisfactory’’ grade.

* Successful completion of Specialist Diploma with a ‘’good/satisfactory’’ grade.

* Successful completion of Magister (Masters) programme.

* Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/

English Language Requirements:

* GCSE English at grade C

* Postgraduate Study: IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component. Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/

Academic Requirements:

* Students with an undergraduate degree with second class or better will be considered for direct entry onto a postgraduate programm

* Applicants with a Masters degree may be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies if the student also has a suitable research proposal

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/nigeria/

English Language Requirements:

* A C, C6, 6 or credit pass grade in English at SSCE/NECO/WACE level

* IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component. Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/nigeria/

Academic Requirements:

* Students with an undergraduate degree with second class or higher will be considered for direct entry onto a postgraduate programme.

* Applicants with a Masters degree can be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies as long as they also have a suitable research proposal.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/ghana/

English Language Requirements:

* Senior School Certificate grade C or Credit pass in English Language

* GCSE/O Level English at grade C or above

* Postgraduate Study: IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.

https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/your-country/ghana/