Midwifery - BSc (Hons)

University of Northampton

Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood are life-changing experiences. As a Midwife, you'll play a vital role in supporting birthing people and families through these important moments, providing compassionate care, guidance and reassurance when it matters most. You’ll develop the knowledge, clinical skills and professional confidence to provide safe, evidence-based care across the maternity continuum, from pregnancy and birth through to the postnatal period. At Northampton, our learning environment encourages rich discussion, collaboration and personalised support. Maternity service users and advocacy groups contribute to the curriculum, helping you understand care from different perspectives and develop the communication and relationship-building skills that are central to modern midwifery practice. You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of maternity settings, including antenatal clinics, labour wards, birth centres and home birth services, while also having opportunities to learn in wider healthcare environments such as neonatal care, gynaecology, theatres and high dependency units. Simulation-based learning using specialist midwifery models will help you build practical skills and confidence before applying them in practice. With

our course will equip you with a strong understanding of infant feeding, parent-baby relationships and family-centred care. You’ll also develop your interprofessional working skills by learning alongside students from across health, education and social care professions. Upon successful completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible for registration with the

), ready to begin a rewarding career as a registered midwife.

At the University of Northampton, you’ll benefit from a supportive, career-focused experience designed to help you succeed.

Study in small groups led by expert academics, with dedicated one-to-one support. Our close-knit community ensures you receive individual guidance while being challenged to achieve your best.

Whatever your goals, we’ll help you get there. You’ll develop valuable skills, discover your strengths, and gain real-world experience - so you’re ready to stand out when applying for jobs or further study.

We guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time first-year students who apply and accept their offer by June 2027✱✱.

You’ll receive a brand-new laptop at no additional cost✱✱✱, and all essential textbooks are available through our library - helping you save money throughout your studies.

Study at our student-led purpose-built Waterside Campus, designed to provide an inspiring and dynamic environment for learning and student life. Visit us at an Open Day to see it for yourself.

We’re confident you’ll graduate ready to launch your career. If you’re not in employment within six months, you’ll receive dedicated support from a Careers Development Consultant. If you’re still seeking opportunities after that, we’ll offer you a paid internship. ✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/for more information\ ✱✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information.