Information for Postgraduate applications

Postgraduate programmes delivered by St Padarn’s Institute are validated by Durham University through the Common Awards partnership. Information about the partnership is available at here

St Padarn’s is committed to ensuring that the admissions process is easily accessible, fair, transparent, consistent, and provides each learner with a good quality application experience.

If you require further information about any of our postgraduate courses then please contact, in the first instance,

Tina Franklin, Academic Programmes Co-ordinator

tina.franklin@stpadarns.ac.uk

You can also find further information about our postgraduate courses below:

Academic Programmes

These are the entrance criteria for the postgraduate taught programmes.

• MA Theology, Ministry, and Mission[1]
• MA Chaplaincy Studies
• MA Church Law

The entrance criteria for the programmes are:

1. Applicants should possess, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second-class UK Honours degree or equivalent in Theology, Ministry, or an allied subject, Or
2. 2. Applicants should possess, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second-class UK Honours degree or equivalent plus at least a Certificate of
   Higher Education in Theology, Ministry, or an allied subject. Or
3. Applicants should possess, or expect to obtain, at least a second-class UK Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent plus significant experience (at least two years) in a relevant field. Or
4. Substantial relevant experience plus a piece of writing on a subject agreed with the Programme Leader which demonstrates engagement with
   the area of study, and the ability to read, think, and write at a level appropriate to beginning a level 7 qualification.

[1] Including the pathway for Children, Youth and Families specialists.

Fees for each programme can be found on the specific programme page. You will be invoiced at the start of each term for 1/3 of the year’s fees and for that term’s residential and catering costs. If you wish to make alternative arrangements for accommodation and/or meals then please contact:

Tina Franklin, Academic Programmes Coordinator

tina.franklin@stpadarns.ac.uk

Funding arrangements are in place for those students who are studying a postgraduate programme as part of their agreed academic pathway of initial ministerial training with the Church in Wales.Members of the Church in Wales may be eligible for help with fees.

All other Students may be eligible for postgraduate loans/grants through Student Finance. To find out please contact Student Finance for the home nation where you usually live:

English Students: https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance

Welsh Students: https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/

Scottish Students: https://www.saas.gov.uk/

N Irish Students: https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/

Please contact Kathryn Delderfield on:

kathryn.delderfield@stpadarns.ac.uk

For an application pack please contact Tina Franklin, Academic Programmes Co-ordinator on:

tina.franklin@stpadarns.ac.uk or 02920 838009

All applications are considered in line with the St Padarn’s Institute Admissions Policy and Procedure below:

St Padarn's Policies

A number of policies and procedures apply to your course of study and to your application to study at St Padarn’s. These include, but are not limited to, the St Padarn’s Learning Support Policy, the St Padarn’s Equality and Diversity Policy, the St Padarn’s Code of Conduct, and the St Padarn’s Learner’s Contract. Copies of these documents are available

St Padarn's Policies

Information about how St Padarn’s uses your data is available below:

St Padarn's Policies