Program Overview
The Midwifery Practice at University College Dublin is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Midwifery Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 11,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Midwifery Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leadership and Health Systems Dynamics (Semester 1)
- Developments in Professional Midwifery (Semester 1)
- Research Methods Applied to Healthcare (Semester 2)
- Evidence Based Decision Midwifery (Semester 2)
- OPTIONS (One from each set)
- Examination of the Newborn OR Women, Gender & Health (Sem 1)
- Clinical Governance OR Developing Leadership Comp OR Management in Action (Sem 2)
- Advanced Research Methods applied to Healthcare AND Dissertation
- Implementation Science and Researching change in Own Organisation AND Action Research Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must be registered as midwives on the live register with An Bord Altranais (or international equivalent, e.g. NMC), and be in a midwifery-related role at the time of application.
- Applicants must hold a primary degree in Midwifery, Nursing, or equivalent in a related discipline/APEL consideration if no degree
- Other criteria to be used in the assessment of the application include number of years of experience, and evidence of ongoing professional development
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months