BA (Hons) Midwifery Practice
What you study
Each year is made up of four terms, the first six terms of the programme focus on the care of women and families throughout the normal pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal adaptation to motherhood. The emphasis is on facilitating the development of knowledge, skills and understanding of normality so that you can then be alert to situations and clinical presentations that deviate from this.
Subsequent modules introduce the theory and skills required when caring for women experiencing complicated maternities. You will access practice areas that support this development, for example, the Special Care Baby Unit and Antenatal Day Assessment Unit.
During the third year, your learning will focus on how the midwife can facilitate optimal maternal and neonatal health in complex social circumstances. You will explore the concept of skilled companionship in midiwfery and its application to practice. You will also have the opportunity to caseload a select group of clients with the aim to offer continuity of care throughout the childbrith continuum.
Programme assessment
A diverse range of teaching and assessment methods are used to achieve and demonstrate learning outcomes. These include clinical analysis, exams, case studies, presentations, use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) and vivas.
