BSc Nursing (Children)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children) is an undergraduate nursing degree focusing on children's nursing and healthcare within the subject area of Nursing (Child). Core topics include Accounting, Clinical Skills, and Communication & Writing. This professional course features practical placements starting in the first year to build direct experience in care settings. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Foundations of Communication and Professionalismfor Nursing, Fundamental Skills and Procedures for Nursing, Applied Health Science for Nursing Across the Lifespan, and Contemporary Nursing Practice 1. The second year progresses with modules including Supporting a Patient Safety Culture in Nursing, Supporting Learning and Professional Development in Nursing, Contemporary Nursing Practice 2, and Assessing and Planning Care Across the Lifespan. The final year focuses on advanced practice through compulsory modules such as Clinical Decision Making in the Acutely Unwell Child and Young Person, Applying public health to children and young people’s nursing, Contemporary Children and Young People’s Nursing Practice 3, and Managing the Care of Children and Young People with Complex Care Needs.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. Applicants for whom English is not their first language and who are unable to provide evidence of being taught and examined through the medium of English are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This can be via an Occupational English Test with a grade of C+ in writing and B in the reading, listening and speaking sections or an English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 7.0 and at least a 6.5 in the writing section and at least a 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking sections. Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2 (Issued by an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation) or Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2 however, a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C, or grade 4, or above will still be required. To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required. A maximum of 8 UCAS Tariff points may come from the Extended Project at Grade A or A*. All applicants to Nursing programmes holding the Access to Higher Education qualification will also require Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy unless you already hold GCSE grade C in Maths and English. Pass in Access to HE Diploma accepted 9 level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 level 3 credits at Merit are required. Applicants should also have GCSE Maths and English at C grade or above or National Literacy and Numeracy level 2. The NMC permits ARU to consider Accreditation for Prior Course or Experiential Learning for up to 50% of the BSc (Hons) Nursing course. If you have undertaken relevant prior study you can apply for this to be considered. Evidence of your previous study (listed below) will be required to assist in the mapping of your previous study to our course. Our team will review this & advise at which point of the course you would be eligible for entry. Please apply through UCAS for Advanced Entry, by selecting Year 2. Evidence required for consideration is as follows: 1. Your reasons for leaving your previous course. Evidenced in your personal statement. 2. Transcript and module information. 3. A reference from your previous course tutor. 4. Official confirmation of practice
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 31%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 110 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 83%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 89%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 1%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 1%
- Other Health Professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 86%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 70%
- London: 13%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 8%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Into ARU
- Foundations of Communication and Professionalismfor Nursing
- Fundamental Skills and Procedures for Nursing
- Applied Health Science for Nursing Across the Lifespan
- Epidemiology, Inequality, and Health Promotion for Nursing Across the Lifespan
- Contemporary Nursing Practice 1
- Supporting a Patient Safety Culture in Nursing
- Supporting Learning and Professional Development in Nursing
- Contemporary Nursing Practice 2
- Assessing and Planning Care Across the Lifespan
- Coordinating and Leading Integrated Care in Interprofessional Settings
- Clinical Decision Making in the Acutely Unwell Child and Young Person
- Applying public health to children and young people’s nursing
- Contemporary Children and Young People’s Nursing Practice 3
- Leading and managing quality in the care of children and young people
- Managing the Care of Children and Young People with Complex Care Needs
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Children) at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Children) at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Children) at Anglia Ruskin University?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Children) at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Children) at Anglia Ruskin University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Children) at Anglia Ruskin University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.