Chaplaincy Studies & Pastoral Work

Could you support someone in distress? Would you like to provide emotional and spiritual help to people in need? This course, the only one of its kind in Ireland, offers an innovative chaplaincy education to people of all cultures, faiths and beliefs.

The general criteria for entry to this taught postgraduate programme is :

• An honours primary degree (any discipline) or equivalent
• 60 ECTS credits in Theology
• Applicants must have secured a suitable placement
• Applicants must submit Letters of reference (Academic OR Professional).
• Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered (Irish / EU applicants only)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here.
• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.
• Applicants will be required to undertake an interview before any offer is issued for this programme. Note: All candidates who are accepted to this programme must undergo Garda Vetting. All offers will be conditional until successful completion of the Garda Vetting process.