Overview
Start your journey with our BSc Midwifery degree and gain the skills, confidence, and experience to support women and families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Our Midwifery team are here to help you grow into a safe, compassionate, and capable practitioner.
You’ll split your time between university study and clinical placements in a range of settings, working alongside experienced midwives. You’ll develop practical skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the care women and families need during every stage of their journey. With such a strong practical element, you'll be fully prepared to enter a range of areas upon graduation.
We place women at the heart of care and support you to become a confident lead professional in low-risk midwifery. We’ve worked closely with the NMC to shape a high-quality, future-focused programme we’re proud to offer. With expert input, a commitment to safe learning environments, and excellent teaching, this course will prepare you for NMC registration and a rewarding, lifelong career in midwifery.
If you're passionate about women's health, ready for a challenge, and want to make a difference, then start your midwifery journey with CCCU.
*This course is subject to approval by the NMC.
100%
of our Midwifery students were in jobs or further study 15 months after completing their studies
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022Entry requirements
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UCAS Tariff Points
Accepted qualifications
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. Below are some common examples.
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | BBB |
| BTEC | DDM |
| Access | 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points |
Please note: We are only considering applications for Level 4/Year 1 entry. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not accepted.
Further requirements
You will need GCSE level 4/grade C, or above, in:
- English Language
- Maths
Functional Skills level 2 are also accepted.
Offers of a place can only be made after a successful interview.
They are also subject to a satisfactory reference, health clearance, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Health clearance will include vaccinations for NHS placements, and evidence of vaccination status may be required by placement providers or the university.
Previous experience within the maternity services is not required for the BSc Midwifery. Any people-facing job, such as in retail, hospitality or healthcare, will equip you with useful skills for midwifery practice. It is important to be able to talk to a wide range of people, to manage your time well and be reliable. Relevant experience can also be obtained through volunteering - visit Volunteering Matters for more info.
Essential personal skills are required including the ability to articulate why you want to enter the profession, discuss some current issues in midwifery practice, demonstrate that you are caring and compassionate and communicate effectively with a variety of people.
Recruitment for the Midwifery course considers values which are considered integral to the midwifery profession including being caring, able to communicate with people, as well as being respectful and compassionate. These values are important in the wider NHS.
During the shortlisting process and the interview you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have these personal skills in order to be considered suitable for the course and the midwifery profession.
When selecting applicants, several factors are taken into account. These include evidence of understanding of the role of the midwife and the importance of compassionate midwifery care for women and newborns. Further understanding of the role and work of the midwife can be gained in several different ways, for example by talking to midwives, joining student midwife online forums and through accessing maternity-focused websites such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Royal College of Midwives or All4Maternity.
Your personal statement is very important. You must be able to talk about your reasons for applying for midwifery, demonstrate your commitment to the course and the profession and show that you understand the role of the midwife.
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Module information
Core/optional modules
*Modules subject to approval
How you’ll learn
BSc Midwifery is a full-time course. Your learning will be delivered in a modular format. Each module contributes to the attainment of a BSc (Hons) in Midwifery and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (as a midwife). Studying at CCCU will be a collaborative journey, where you will learn from experienced midwives, other health care professionals and your peers.
You will explore all aspects of the role of the midwife and how they support women, birthing people and their families. You will emerge a skilled, creative, critical thinker who can provide the highest standard of safe and compassionate care.
You will participate in seminars, workshops and group work. You will also spend time in our state-of-the-art simulation suite and have access to our anatomy lab. Peer to peer teaching and learning will be a central part of your course both in the University and the practice environment. Your learning time will be equally divided between university and practice areas, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to practice as a midwife.
There will be guided study content held within the virtual learning environment (VLE) as well as access to the extensive library at Augustine House supported by expert librarians and the learning development team.
Midwifery knowledge is perpetually advancing and evolving. You will be expected to undertake independent learning to support your academic modules and practice experience. This may be undertaken individually or within small groups and will include problem solving activities. Each 30-credit module will include 66 hours taught content plus 84 hours directed study and 150 hours independent learning.
This will equip you with the skills to become a lifelong learner, including the ability to plan and organise your time effectively, a crucial skill for all those in health care. You will be expected to take accountability for setting and achieving your individual learning goals both in your academic work and your practice experience. Academic staff will provide guidance for your independent learning through the virtual learning environment.
As a midwife you will require a wide range of theoretical and clinical knowledge to practice safely and effectively. There is an equal division between theory focused learning (min 2,300 hours) and practice learning (min 2,300 hours).
Your theoretical learning will include:
- study skills for academic and workplace learning
- anatomy and physiology applied to pregnancy birth and the puerperium
- social justice
- clinical decision making in emergency scenarios
- quality improvements in maternity care
- pathophysiology and pharmacology
- sociology, wellbeing and health determinants
- leadership and the transition to registration
We use problem and enquiry-based learning. This method helps you understand topics more deeply and enables you to use theory to support person-centred care delivery and decision-making. You will also learn with and from other health and social care students and apprentices through interprofessional education opportunities. Simulated practice sessions will support you to make the important links between theory and practice. Where appropriate, sessions may be delivered by practitioners from clinical practice or delivered in partnership with service user co-teachers.
Throughout your three years of study, you will undertake regular clinical placements within both the hospital and community settings. These will enable you to experience the full scope of midwifery practice, always supported in your learning by experienced registered midwives and other healthcare professionals.
The teaching team consists of highly qualified midwifery academics who have a range of expertise and experience. All our team members hold or are working towards teaching qualifications and are research-active across a wide variety of midwifery and women’s health-related topics.
You will have an allocated personal academic tutor (PAT) to provide support for the three years of your course and will also be supported by experienced midwives and other professionals in clinical practice.
This course has been developed with service providers, service users, and midwifery students to deliver contemporary, evidence-based midwifery education. We ensure that our graduates are fit for practice in evolving and dynamic midwifery care service.Caroline GibbsLead Midwife for Education
How you’ll be assessed
We use a variety of assessment methods including course work, exams, presentations, and practice assessment.
Practice is assessed each year using the eMORA online system, which is a validated midwifery clinical practice assessment tool used by all universities in England and Northern Ireland.
Your future career
On successful completion of the course, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and become a registered midwife. Our course will open a wide range of exciting career opportunities for you.
Midwives work in hospital and community environments, and you may choose to develop your career in a wide range of specialist roles, including safeguarding, perinatal mental health, bereavement care, midwife sonographer or consultant midwife.
Additionally, there are opportunities to progress onto postgraduate study, including Continuing Professional Development courses, MSc, or PhD studies.
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Fees
The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
| UK | Overseas | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. The fees represented here are for study with Canterbury Christ Church University. If you are looking to study at a partner institution, please visit their website for fees information.
Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535.
Overseas/International Fees
Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.
- Read advice about funding your degree
- See information about the financial support available for undergraduate studies
- If you would like information about paying your fees, please contact accounts.receivable@canterbury.ac.uk
- For specific fee queries, please contact fees@canterbury.ac.uk
Extra funding for health students
NHS Learning Support Fund
Students on a nursing, midwifery and many allied health courses will be eligible to apply for an NHS Learning Support Fund of at least £5,000 a year to help with living costs. Eligible students may also be awarded additional funding up to £3,000 a year. This money will not need to be repaid.
In addition to this, health students can apply and may be eligible for other University awards. Please visit our scholarships, bursaries and financial support page to find out what's available.
CCCU Advantage Package
For courses that qualify, the CCCU Advantage Package currently includes:
- Uniforms
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health costs, including immunisation
Uniform (appropriate to the course) and a placement badge are provided free of charge at the start of the course. If you wish to replace any item of uniform or secure additional items of uniform during the course (e.g. because it has been damaged or no longer fits) then you must order and pay for this directly with the supplier. There are certain exceptions to this, for example if you become pregnant and require a maternity uniform. You will need to purchase suitable footwear for practice. NHS Trusts require shoes (not trainers) that meet health and safety requirements. Advice will be given by the lecturers on what to purchase after you have enrolled on your course. Please see our uniform page for more details.
Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this package in the event of a student not successfully completing the enrolment process.
Professional accreditation
This midwifery course is subject to conjoint approval between the University and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. All regulated courses, once approved, are subject to ongoing monitoring processes and periodic approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Once approved, this three-year full-time course will meet:
- The NMC’s Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (2023)
- The NMC’s Standards of Proficiency for Midwives (2019)
- The NMC’s Standards for Pre-Registration Midwifery Programmes (2024)
- The NMC The Code Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (2018).
This will allow you to register as an approved midwife with the NMC upon graduation.
To be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC you must demonstrate good health and good character throughout your studies and on completion of the course. Applications for professional registration will be subject to satisfactory Advanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health clearance.
In preparation for registration, the Lead Midwife for Education must be satisfied that you meet the relevant statutory regulatory body fitness to practise criteria. You will be required to sign an annual declaration of ongoing fitness to practise at regular intervals during the course. The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care has a fitness to practise policy and procedures which may be instigated should you demonstrate behaviour or conduct that falls short of that expected by the University and/or statutory regulatory body. For more details, visit www.canterbury.ac.uk/policies-procedures
Midwives are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) who have produced ‘The Code 2018’, which sets out professional standards for midwives. The Code can be accessed via the website www.nmc.org.uk
Industry links
Our new midwifery course has been developed and co-produced with the support of our midwives working within the local trusts. As student midwives, you will be supported in practice by experienced and skilled midwives who are familiar with the course and so can facilitate your learning. You will be expected to behave in a professional manner and adhere to local policy, guidance on conduct. This will include NHS Values and the NMC The Code (2018).
Regulated by the Office for Students
The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.
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Canterbury*We are advertising this course as ‘subject to approval.’ When we add new courses or update existing courses, we advertise the course as ‘subject to approval’. We do this to let you know the University still needs to agree to run the course. It is rare for a course not to gain approval, but it is not guaranteed. There may be changes to course and module titles, content and assessment, but we will tell you about these if there is a change. You can still apply to study a course subject to approval. We have prepared some questions and answers to tell you more.