Teaching & Modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and expert researchers throughout your time with us. We’re a small team (which builds a strong sense of community), but we draw on a huge range of expertise from across King’s and our partner organisations.
We adapt our methods to the topic you’ll be studying, and encourage you to develop your own skills and reflect on your experience.
We know that everyone learns in a different way, so student-centred learning is important to us. We want you to have a rich, exciting and engaging experience that reflects the rewarding career you can have after graduation.
You will spend about 25% of your time in scheduled teaching, 25% in guided independent study, and 50% of your time on placement. One credit is usually around 10 hours of work.
Clinical placements
Around half of your time will be spent on clinical placements with our partners. These include some of London’s leading NHS hospitals, as well as private and voluntary organisations covering a range of specialist mental health areas.
You’ll work shift patterns like the qualified nurses at your placement.
Your placements could be the start of an exciting career. Many graduates go straight into jobs at the organisations where they completed a placement.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Practical Examinations
- Written Examinations
We’ll assess your progress through a combination of coursework (around 70% of your final mark) and written or practical examinations (around 30%). This could include written assignments such as essays and case studies, multiple-choice exams or practicals such as an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). You will also complete the Nursing Practice Assessment Document (PAD). This records your proficiency in practice.
Modules
Year
Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits.
Required modules
You are required to do the following modules:
- The Practice of Mental Health Nursing 1 (45 credits)
- The Practice of Mental Health Nursing 2 (45 credits)
Optional modules
There are no optional modules for this course.
Key Information
Course type:
Masters
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
Two years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
11 September 2025