Chaplaincy MA at Birmingham Newman University

Programme overview

Discover how reflective practice, applied knowledge and deep self-awareness prepare you to support others through chaplaincy in today’s diverse world. The MA in Chaplaincy at Birmingham Newman University is a flexible, part-time, work-based programme designed for those actively engaged in chaplaincy across a range of settings, including healthcare, education, prisons, the military and urban settings.

Department: Chaplaincy | Duration: 3 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 1: Reflective Practice, Chaplaincy: Principles and Practice, Working With Faith and Belief in Contemporary Contexts, Applied Practice 2, Being Human in the Contemporary World, Understanding Spirituality, Applied Practice Project 1.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Chaplaincy MA are well-prepared for senior chaplaincy roles, leadership positions or further academic study. Birmingham Newman University’s Careers and Employability Service offer tailored support through mentoring, expert guidance and access to resources that help you plan your next steps.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant honours degree, 2:2 or above. 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. Consideration will be given to applicants with lower grade in qualifications (e.g. a 3rd class degree or non-honours degree) who have a relevant range of post study professional experience. Professional experience will be considered by the programme leader in conjunction with the quality office on an individual basis. International applicants: Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,125 a year (2026/27). UK students; part-time, per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://my.newman.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=MAS3CHAP1NWPD&code2=0030

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