The PGCert is a short course primarily aimed at theology graduates in the UK or overseas serving in ministry who are thinking about further study or looking for continuing professional development.
There is no research/dissertation requirement for the PGCert.
The PGCert consists of 60 credits. Students must take a minimum of 40 credits at Level 7 and can take a maximum of 20 credits at Level 6 (or biblical language modules at levels 4 and 5).
Availability of these modules if studying in one semester is dependent on timetabling. You can begin the PGCert in either September or January if taking in one semester.
TMM40120 The Bible and Christian Faith
TMM40420 Advanced New Testament Studies (Theology of the Book of Acts)
TMM4102 Advanced Study of a Theological Text
TMM40920 Advanced Topic in Christian Doctrine (The Doctrine of Justification)
TMM44320 Christian Doctrine and Contemporary Culture (Leadership, Discipleship and Holiness)
TMM49120 Complex Issues in Pastoral Care
There's also the option to continue or begin study of a biblical language and take some modules from our undergraduate programmes
Written assignments comprise the majority of assessments for the PGCert, PGDip and MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission, and most of these are essays, but they also include other written assessments like reflective journals and book reviews. Students may also have some oral presentations.
For all postgraduate courses:
Normally a 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed course of study.
Normally students will need a good degree (or other Level 6 qualification, such as a Graduate Diploma) in Theology.
Graduates (classed as first-class or 2:1 honours) in other disciplines with experience of Theology or Religious Studies to at least FHEQ Level 4 (undergraduate Certificate level, awarded with credit or distinction, or with an overall mark of at least 60%) may also be admitted to the programme.
However especially for mature students (those aged 25 and over) prior professional experience will be taken into account as well as educational qualifications.
Given its professional development orientation, students are likely to be preparing for a ministerial or related vocation or be actively engaged in such a ministry.
Click here to look at equivalent entry requirements.
Applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy the College that they have a sufficient command of spoken and written English to meet the demands of their chosen programme. IELTS Academic or equivalent is therefore required at 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any component.
You can find out more about equivalent qualifications here.
Students need the right to study in the UK for our postgraduate programmes.
Students may potentially study the PGCert in one semester on a visitor visa.
Oak Hill College is not on the UK government’s Register of Licensed Sponsors and so is unable to sponsor migrants under the Student route of the points-based immigration system. The College therefore cannot accept applications from individuals who need a student visa in order to study in the UK.
Find out more here or within our Admissions Policy.
Applications for September 2026 entry will open later in 2025.
£5,440 full time
£4,980 part time*
View more information in our fees sheet below.