Midwifery Practice and Leadership Trinity College Dublin

Overview

The Midwifery Practice and Leadership programme at Trinity College Dublin is specifically designed for experienced midwives seeking to advance their professional development and pursue promotion within health service management, education, and clinical practice. This postgraduate course builds upon undergraduate foundations to equip students with the necessary skills for initiating innovation and leading midwifery practice at a high level.

Why Midwifery Practice and Leadership at Trinity College Dublin?

Trinity College Dublin boasts a midwifery teaching team with a distinguished track record of advancing the profession both nationally and internationally. The academic staff represent the midwifery sector on major regulatory and health service bodies, including the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and the HSE. Students benefit from a curriculum informed by active research and strong links to clinical practice, supported by guest lecturers from government agencies and non-profit organisations. The programme utilises a blended learning approach, combining traditional lectures with group discussions and self-directed study to foster a collaborative and inspiring learning environment.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 22950 per year
• European fee: EUR 11480 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum provides a comprehensive exploration of midwifery theory, ethics, and modern healthcare technology. Students enrolled in the Master's track must also complete a research dissertation. Modules may include:

• Leadership and Women-Centred Maternity Care
• Midwifery Practice
• Perinatal Mental Health and Childbirth Related Trauma
• Digital Health
• Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods for Healthcare
• Ethics and Law in Health and Social Care

Careers with Midwifery Practice and Leadership

Graduates of this programme are prepared for senior roles across the healthcare sector, specifically within midwifery practice, health service management, and academic education. The course develops the leadership competencies required to advocate for positive changes in maternity care and to manage complex healthcare teams. By mastering research methods and enquiry techniques, alumni are well-positioned to lead evidence-based practice and contribute to the development of midwifery policy and clinical standards within the Irish health system and beyond.