Maternity Care
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cert HE | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 years | September | £9535 per year | find out |
About Maternity Care, Cert HE - at Swansea University
We have designed this innovative one-year Higher Education Certificate for people with an interest in maternity or health care or for those wishing to consolidate their existing skills in this sector. This course is a gateway to numerous educational and career pathways and aims to equip its students with the tools needed for success on any journey they choose.
If you currently work in maternity services, this flexible full-time course is an ideal route to enhance your professional practice skills and pave the way to further career development or study opportunities. If you are or would like to become a self-employed doula, you will also learn valuable business development skills including financial planning and records, tax issues, and marketing. There is also the opportunity, upon successful completion of this course, to join the BSc Health and Social Care programme in year two. With a strong focus on self-development, self-awareness, and holistic skills, you will gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of key aspects of physiology, family, society, communication, culture, health, and maternity care services in the UK
You will be studying in a department with an international reputation, and this course has been recognised by UNICEF UK, which has awarded it Level 1 Baby Friendly Initiative status.
Our Midwifery and Reproductive Health team have extensive expertise in maternity care with a strong focus on empowering women and families throughout the pregnancy, birth and the early parenting process.
Many of the team are active in maternity research and are driven to try to improve knowledge and understanding of women’s bodies, experiences, and needs during the transition to motherhood.
Our blended learning approach, which combines taught sessions with self-directed learning, will give you the flexibility to fit your studies around your other work or family commitments.
Entry requirements
Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
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Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.