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92922 The Meaning of Birth

6cp; 12 weeks, 2hpw, on campus (undergraduate students), intensive (postgraduate students)
Undergraduate and Postgraduate

This subject enables students to consider the social, political, spiritual and emotional aspects of becoming and being a mother, as well as aspects of becoming and being a midwife. Students explore multidisciplinary discourses and art forms that inform understanding about childbirth.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus (GradDipMid students)
Spring semester, City campus (BMid students)


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $520.25
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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