Children’s Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons)
About this course
MNSW (Hons) in Nursing (Child) and Social Work, combining children's nursing with social work practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Delivered in partnership with the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership, the programme leads to eligibility for dual registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Social Work England. A final-year MNSW Dissertation develops independent research relevant to integrated practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-ABB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 78%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 57%
- Other Health Professionals: 19%
- Caring personal services: 4%
- Elementary occupations: 2%
- Therapy professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 77%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Nursing
- Contemporary Social Work
- Foundation Science, Theory and Method in Nursing and Social Work
- Foundations for Integrated Practice
- Adults Within an Integrated Health and Social Care Context
- Children, Young People and Their Families Within an Integrated Health and Social Care Context
- Developing Capability for Integrated Practice
- Law and Policy in Nursing and Social Work
- Aspects of International Health and Social Care
- Enhancing Confidence and Capability for Integrated Practice
- Research Methods in Health and Social Care
- Working with Complexity in Health and Social Care
- Achieving Competence and Proficiency for Professional Registration
- Leadership in Integrated Health and Social Care
- MNSW Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Children’s Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of Children’s Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Children’s Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Children’s Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is Children’s Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Social Work England for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with Social Work England as a social worker in England Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
How many students continue on Children’s Nursing & Social Work MNSW (Hons) at Edge Hill University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.