Paediatric and Maternity Chaplaincy PG Cert at Birmingham Newman University

Programme overview

Discover how reflective practice, applied knowledge and self-awareness prepare you to support others through chaplaincy in today’s diverse world. The Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric and Maternity Chaplaincy at Birmingham Newman University is a flexible, part-time, work-based programme designed for those engaged in specialist chaplaincy with children, families and maternity units. Delivered over two years in partnership with the Centre for Paediatric Spiritual Care, the course integrates interdisciplinary learning from sociology, psychology, philosophy and, where relevant, theology.

Department: Chaplaincy | Duration: 2 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will explore chaplaincy roles, values and models of pastoral care, alongside modules focused on contemporary spirituality and faith formation, with a consistent emphasis on the needs of those in paediatric and maternity contexts. A reflective practice module supports you in integrating experiential learning with professional standards. Modules – Year 1: Chaplaincy: Principles and Practices.

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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 3,416 a year (2026/27). UK students; part-time, per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 2 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=MCS1PDMC1NWPD&code2=0030

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