LSBU Global

2026/27

MA Top-Up Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing

5841 [Module]

60 Credits

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Course overview

This is a MA Top-Up course following a successful completion of the Pg Cert and Pg Dip study pathways validated by the LSBU. The course allows the individuals to form foundations and provide an evolution in their knowledge related to spiritual and pastoral care within Healthcare Chaplaincy context. This will include an understanding of the specific contexts and themes that may emerge within a community.

The course will be appropriate for those who are already chaplains but wish to enhance their knowledge, skills, and practice further to increase their learning and promote their professional recognition and widen their employment opportunities to 7 Healthcare Chaplaincy in managerial, consultancy and specialized roles.

Likewise, other healthcare professionals and students in fields such as social healthcare, clinical psychology and medicine can also access this course to develop their spiritual and religious competences as part of their required multi-cultural competences for effective and ethical delivery of their services.

This is a one-year part-time course from September to August and it does not require students to do a dissertation but rather to complete a work-based portfolio to qualify for the MA award.

For More Information:
Please contact the Course Director: Revd Nana Kyei-Baffour

Course director: Revd Nana Kyei-Baffour

Email: Nana.Kyei-Baffour@nhs.net

Tel: Direct: 020 7188 9844 Or 020 7188 1187

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£3450.00 for all non-GSTT employees
£2,450 for GSTT Employees who are not sponsored
£1,230 for GSTT Employees who are sponsored (Sponsorship Letter will need to be provided)

Why choose LSBU?

Our Central London facilities provide an ideal environment for clinical skills development and simulation learning. The skills laboratories and lecture rooms are equipped for teaching a variety of skills in a safe environment, allowing participants to develop high levels of competence and confidence under close supervision.

We offer programmes for all levels of healthcare staff. From study days and foundation degrees for staff working in bands 1-4, through to top-up degrees, specialist modules, Master's programmes and professional doctorates for a variety of healthcare professionals.

Undertaking CPD at LSBU means learning from experts with excellent knowledge and clinical skills in their area of speciality. Many of our academic staff hold joint posts between LSBU and some of London's most prestigious hospitals and healthcare services.

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Prerequisites

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis but must meet the following entry requirements before being considered for admission:

Prospective candidates must:

Have successfully completed the Pg Dip in Healthcare Chaplaincy and Wellbeing offered as part of the GSTT/LSBU collaboration
The candidate must be eligible to be registered with The Council for Professional Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (the Council). This includes to show a recognized status as a member or observant with a mainstream Faith Community or Belief Group. A mainstream faith community or belief group are those recognized by the Network for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care in Health (NPSRCH) or Churches Together in England (CTE) or the Free Churches Group (FCG). Evidence to be provided.
Providing a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) with POCA (Protection of Children Act) & POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) for hospital placement purposes.
Show evidence of working in the context of Health Care Chaplaincy either in a paid role or having an ‘honorary contract’ in place.