Midwifery (Hons) Anglia Ruskin University

Overview

The Midwifery (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University provides a comprehensive pathway for aspiring healthcare professionals to gain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This degree combines rigorous academic study with hands-on clinical experience to ensure graduates are fully prepared for the complexities of modern maternity services. Students benefit from a curriculum that emphasises both the physiological and psychological aspects of childbirth and postnatal care.

Why Midwifery (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University?

• Study a programme ranked 7th in the UK for Midwifery by the Guardian University Guide 2026.
• Gain significant practical experience through placements with one of eight NHS healthcare trust partners across the region.
• Learn in an award-winning environment, as the university holds a TEF Gold award for teaching excellence and was named THE University of the Year 2023.
• Access specialist simulation suites and purpose-built midwifery skills labs that replicate real-world hospital ward environments.
• Receive expert guidance from practicing midwives and tutors who bring current industry expertise into the classroom.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 21200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is split equally between classroom theory and supervised clinical placements. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Midwifery Practice
• Midwifery Life Sciences
• Infant Nutrition and the Healthy Neonate
• Public Health and Supporting Diverse Populations
• Universal Midwifery Skills and Practice

Year 2

• Medical Complexities
• Obstetric and Neonatal Complexities
• Emergency Midwifery Care
• Developing Professional Practice

Year 3

• Maternity Service Improvement Project
• Safe and Effective Neonatal Care Incorporating NIPE
• The Midwife as Teacher
• Preparing for Professional Practice

Careers with Midwifery (Hons)

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, a mandatory requirement to practice as a midwife in the UK. The programme prepares students for diverse roles within the NHS and private healthcare sectors, focusing on antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. Beyond clinical practice, the degree provides a foundation for roles in research, teaching, or leadership within maternity services. Many graduates also choose to pursue further specialisation through postgraduate study, such as higher midwifery practice.