2

Years (full time)

4

Years (part time)

240

Total credits

5

Level

Students who successfully complete the CertHE can move onto the DipHE.

The DipHE builds on the foundations established in the CertHE, giving opportunity to delve further into foundation topics and explore additional practical topics. The DipHE is year two of our full-time undergraduate degree (or years 3-4 of the part-time degree), and can also be taken as a stand-alone qualification over one or two years, for students who've passed the CertHE.

All our undergraduate courses involve placement and reflection within a local church context. Read more about how they work here.

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What you'll learn

The DipHE consists of 240 credits with modules taken at levels 4 and 5.

Below are the modules being taught in 2025-6 to give you an overview of what you will learn.

As students can take modules at other levels, you may find it helpful to see these listed here.

There is a dedicated pathway for part time students allowing them to complete the full course.

Programme Specification

Modules

  • TMM2117 The Person and Work of Christ (Selected Topic in Christian Doctrine)

  • TMM2857 Exploring Pastoral Care

  • TMM2387 Developing Preaching and Teaching

  • TMM2567 Developing Theological Reflection

  • TMM2837 Exploring Biblical Theology

  • TMM2321 Developing Ministry and Worship in Context

  • TMM2687 Pauline Theology* (New Testament Text Study)

  • TMM2687 The Psalms* (Old Testament Text Study)

*Compulsory for those not studying the equivalent language.

In the DipHE all students study both Old and New Testaments, with the choice in each case either to study the English text or to continue with the original language (if they took that for the CertHE). Students can also begin to study a Biblical language in this programme. 

  • TMM2101 Intermediate New Testament Greek

  • TMM2091 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew

At DipHE level students may take electives from Level 4 or 5. 

In the diploma year, if continuing with one language there will be one optional module, and if not studying any languages there will be two optional modules available.

If continuing with both Biblical languages there will be no optional modules in the DipHE.

  • TMM2827 Reading Calvin’s Institutes (Reading a Key Christian Figure)

  • TMM2867 Perspectives on the Unseen Realm

  • TMM2817 Digital Theology and Ministry

  • TMM2847 Exploring Mission Theology

  • TMM1757 Brief Introduction to the World Church

  • TMM1717 Introduction to Growing Faith

  • TMM1767 Philosophical Foundations

  • TMM1577 Intro to Studying the Bible

  • TMM1627 Intro to Missionary Movements in a Global Context

Requirements

Academic requirements

  • Normally a minimum of two A Levels (grade E or above) or equivalent. 

  • However for mature students (those aged 21 and over) relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to formal academic qualifications.

English Language 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 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. 

You can find out more about equivalent qualifications, along with details about any exemptions, here.

International students

Students need the right to study in the UK for our undergraduate programmes. 

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.

Key dates

  • Applications are open now here.

  • Closing date for APL and non-standard applications - Friday 15 May 2026 (12 noon)

  • Closing date for standard applications - Friday 29 May 2026 (12 noon)

    • Other important dates, including interview days, accommodation and bursary application dates can be found here.

Fees

2026/7 fees

  • £10,350 full time

  • £5,175 part time

Fees include lunch each weekday during semester time (see fee sheet for information), all tuition, Durham University registration, pastoral care, library and VLE facilities and internet access.

View more information in our fees sheet below.

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