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PostgraduateMA

Chaplaincy

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£3,416Per Year (Home)
£3,416Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Chaplaincy at Birmingham Newman University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. 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 furt... Home/uk fees are £3,416 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Chaplaincy Practice
Pastoral Care and Spiritual Support
Theological Frameworks for Chaplaincy
Multi-Faith and Interfaith Engagement
Contextual Chaplaincy and Institutional Settings
Counselling Skills for Chaplains
Research Methods and Reflexive Practice
Dissertation in Chaplaincy Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£3,416

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Course fees UK studentsInternational students The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 is: £3,416. Tuition fees for courses starting April to May 2026, fall within the 2025/26 academic cycle. Fees for the 2025/26 academic year can be found on our Student Finance pages. For detailed information on course fees for international students, please visit our International Students page, linked below. International students Additional costs The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in

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💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
7%Studying
18%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
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