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Midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email our Admissions Team ([email protected]) to find out whether you’re eligible to apply. Course summary

  • Develop clinical skills to care for service users and their families.
  • Study midwifery theory through blended learning – 80% online and 20% on campus.
  • Practise autonomously on placement on this exciting and innovative paid opportunity.
  • Lead the care and support of women, birthing people and new-born infants.
On this course you’ll gain the underpinning knowledge to develop your expertise in the field of midwifery, complementing your current Adult Nurse registration. Midwifery is a highly rewarding career – the course leads to professional registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. How you learn This course offers a blended learning approach where you’ll study 80% of the theory online, and 20% on campus. It’s a flexible, self-motivated approach to learning – great if you’re looking to balance university and home life. On campus you’ll develop practical skills to support your theoretical knowledge, in a modern and well-equipped simulated environment. These will support the theoretical knowledge you’ll gain through remote learning, using a variety of digital approaches to enhance your studies. You’ll put the skills and learning into practice on clinical midwifery placements. Applied learning Work placements Clinical midwifery placements form 50% of your course structure. These are in practical settings to support the development of the skills and knowledge you’ll need to become a highly-skilled practising midwife. You’ll gain the proficiencies you need to complete the NMC (2019) Standards for Pre-registration Midwifery Education. You’ll be supported in a range of placements in hospital and community settings. Our placement partners work closely with us to enable you to develop confidence, resilience and proficiency. You’ll be encouraged to perform increasingly challenging and complex activities until you’re ready to register as a midwife. Live projects You’ll be supported to develop your knowledge through a research project into a subject of interest. Networking opportunities In some of the modules you study, you’ll work alongside colleagues from other professions to learn with, from and about each other.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page. Year 1 Compulsory modules Fundamentals Of Midwifery | Coursework (30%) , Exam (70%) One Credit Module - Year 1 The Midwife As Leader | Practical (100%) Towards Autonomous Midwifery Practice | Coursework (100%) Final year Compulsory modules Enhanced Midwifery Care | Coursework (100%) Informing Midwifery Practice | Coursework (100%) One Credit Module – Psrb Requirements One Credit Module - Year 2 | Exam (100%) The Proficient Midwifery Practitioner | Practical (100%)

Assessment method

Coursework | Exam | Practical

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Entry requirements

This course is open to Adult Nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC] with evidence of at least 12 months experience working as an adult nurse in an appropriate setting. Applicants will hold a first degree (honours) recognised in the UK with a classification of 2.2 or above. The University will consider applications on an individual basis if applicants hold an Ordinary degree in Nursing / Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies. Evidence of recent study (within the last 10 years).

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS of 7.0 with a minimum score of at least 7.0 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 7.0 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-and-midwifery/msc-midwifery/full-time

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.
Midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS