Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Midwifery.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Midwifery
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Midwifery at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £26000 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £25500 | £17500 - £29500 | £19500 - £34000 |
All Midwifery courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Midwifery
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25503 | £26966 | £30273 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24967 - £31000 | £19869 - £32331 | £21242 - £37169 |
All Midwifery courses in the UK
Course Description
Are you passionate about delivering the best and safest care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatally?
On our Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons) degree, you’ll learn how to provide individualised care for the mother and baby throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the early days of parenthood. You’ll be encouraged to build your communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll learn from experienced midwives, via a blend of on-campus theory and clinical skill simulation, as well as gaining real-world experience via a range of placements.
Why Study Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
For those who wish to delve into the world of midwifery, this course will help prepare you for a potentially rewarding career as a healthcare professional. We’ve ranked Top 10 in the UK for Midwifery (The Guardian University Guide 2024). Plus, in 2024, the University’s new Daphne Steele Building will open on the site of the National Health Innovation campus, allowing Midwifery students to benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities.
The University of Huddersfield is one of only four universities – and the only one in the north of England – that offer two intakes annually onto a Midwifery BSc(Hons) course. Working closely with the NHS workforce to help meet their recruitment demands, two course intakes results in qualified midwives graduating in both the spring and autumn months. Choosing when to begin your midwifery degree will depend on your individual circumstances; you must state which Midwifery Studies intake you’d like to be part of on your UCAS form.
In terms of course content, placements, and available support, everything remains the same, regardless of when you choose to study with us. Approximately 60 places are available for students starting in September, and approximately 40 for those who’d like to start in March. If, for example, you prefer to be part of a large group, you may prefer to start in September.
Professional Bodies
This course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and has UNICEF UK Baby Friendly accreditation.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
| 100% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | year 1 |
| International | £17000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Midwifery”: 2520 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 77% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £18800 | 153 | Poole |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £20800 | 143 | Belfast |
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Midwifery with Professional Registration (Shortened Programme for Registered Adult Nurses) BSc (Hons) | Middlesex University | 53% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £11500 £16600 | 136 | London |
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Midwifery BMid | City University London | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29250 | 157 | London |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 76% | 0% | 13% | £9250 £9250 | £18250 | 167 | Liverpool |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 62% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £27200 | 163 | Nottingham |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15000 £17000 | 155 | Middlesbrough |
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Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 92% | 0% | 12% | £9250 | £18700 | 170 | Huddersfield |
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Midwifery BMid | Edinburgh Napier University | 67% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £16880 | 163 | Edinburgh |
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Midwifery BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 100% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £16700 | 145 | Oxford |
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FAQ about Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons) University of Huddersfield
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £26000 3 years after graduation and £27500 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (100%),
- 35 graduates rated the course 92. This means that 92% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Midwifery Studies BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Huddersfield.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 170 which makes it one of the 10.53% most difficult courses to enter among all Midwifery students in the UK.