Nursing (Children)
Prepare for a fulfilling career as a nurse for babies, children and young people with our accredited degree course.
in the country for full-time graduates working in human health and social work roles.
Source: GOS 2024
Nursing really is a job for life. As a child nurse, you’ll make a difference to many people’s lives, including your own.
Study at ARU and gain the clinical knowledge, skills and confidence you need to succeed as a registered children’s nurse.
As well as developing your clinical skills, you’ll learn to communicate with young patients and their families, advocate for them, and place wellbeing at the centre of the care you deliver.
Our Nursing degree courses are validated by the NMC and you’ll be linked to one of our eight NHS healthcare trust partners for your placements.
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Gain practical experience with 50% clinical placements in healthcare settings.
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Get relevant, up-to-date training thanks to our partnerships with NHS Trusts.
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Build your clinical skills in state-of-the-art simulation suites.
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Benefit from wellbeing support, academic guidance, and career services.
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Get a minimum of £5,000 per year non-repayable training grant.
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Graduate ready to work as a registered children's nurse.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
I had always wanted a career that was rewarding and enabled me to make a difference to other people’s lives.
As a graduate, you'll be ready to work as a registered children's nurse.
Our degree course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK, meaning you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with them when you graduate – and start your career in nursing.
100% of our graduates were employed six months after completing their degrees, with many getting job offers from their placement areas.
Teaching and modules
If you teach what you love, they'll love what you teach.
This is a highly practical course featuring placements from Year 1, so you can hone your practical skills.
You'll explore the fundamentals of person-centred care, common and long-term health conditions, and how to assess and treat seriously ill patients. We'll learn how nurses can promote health and wellbeing, too.
Crucially, you’ll also learn about good communication and working with families and carers.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- 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
At ARU, you’ll learn in small, supportive group sessions led by our highly experienced staff. They’ll also offer support while you’re on placement, along with your practice supervisors and assessors.
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Anice KavathekarSenior Lecturer
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Sharon FerrieDirector of Practice
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Laura AdleyDeputy Head of School
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Sarah ScapensLecturer
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Claudia MortonLecturer
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Dr Edward PurssellAssociate Professor
Facilities
As a nursing student at ARU, you'll benefit from purpose-built nursing skills labs offering the very best in experiential learning.
You’ll use sophisticated equipment to simulate many aspects of a working hospital ward. You’ll also learn from registered, practising tutors and lecturers who’ll make sure you’re being taught the latest techniques and give you the support you need to succeed.
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To help you prepare for your nursing interview at ARU, we've created a video with useful tips. Hear more from our lecturers and students.
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From Year 1 you'll be out on placement, getting hands-on experience in hospitals and community healthcare teams.
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As a nursing student at ARU, you'll use purpose-built skills labs and sophisticated healthcare equipment.
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Nursing is far more than a career. As a nurse you'll make a difference to many people’s lives - including your own.
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Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Apply now for Nursing (Children)
UK students
Call our Clearing line
01245 686868
UK students
We also welcome applications from students from Ireland, and EU, EEA and Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK.
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