Chaplaincy

Birmingham Newman University
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 1 Year Religion and theology

About this course

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).

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Birmingham

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Birmingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2463 Clergy
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
2471 Librarians
2115 Social and humanities scientists

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Birmingham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Religion and theology