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Chaplaincy at Birmingham Newman University - UCAS

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Course summary

Birmingham Newman University offers a full Masters qualification in Chaplaincy over 3 years. However if you choose to undertake the first year specialism in Paediatric and Maternity it will take you an additional year (4 years.) For students who have already studied the Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy or the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric and Maternity at Birmingham Newman we will be able to use your credits towards the full Masters programme and normally you would start into year 2 of the course. Our Chaplaincy Courses In your role as a Chaplain it is essential to develop your skills and understanding to provide high quality pastoral and spiritual care in the setting in which you work. These part time, multi-disciplinary, work-based courses are primarily aimed at those working (paid or voluntary) across the diverse range of Chaplaincy contexts, including, schools, hospitals, universities, prisons, military and the growing area of urban and workplace chaplaincy. Birmingham Newman University offers professional development qualifications which are part time, multi-disciplinary for those wishing to gain further grounding in both the theological and pastoral aspects of their Chaplaincy role. You can choose to study alongside others learning from a range of contexts, while focusing on your own by undertaking either the Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy (1 year) or Masters in Chaplaincy (3 years). We also offer specialised routes for those in Paediatric and Maternity Chaplaincy. In partnership with the Centre for Paediatric Spiritual Care we offer a Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric and Maternity Chaplaincy (2 years) or you can do it as part of the full Masters in Chaplaincy (4 years).

Modules

Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.

Assessment method

You will be assessed using a variety of methods, some of these include tutorials, delivering a seminar to peers, group presentation, and a reflective portfolio. All of these assessments will include links to your experience as a Chaplain as well as to your academic reading and development.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

International applicants

We are currently unable to accept applications from international learners.

Entry requirements

You will normally need a good undergraduate degree or equivalent or substantial experiential learning and demonstrate the ability to study at postgraduate level. You will normally need to be working as a chaplain or similar in a paid or voluntary capacity for the equivalent of 2 sessions a week for each of the modules. One of your referees will need to be a person with direct experience of your practice, ideally also a chaplain. We will discuss your experience at interview. All applicants will be interviewed in person or by video, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet one of the teaching team.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.
Chaplaincy at Birmingham Newman University - UCAS