Entry requirements
All applicants are required to meet both the academic and English language requirements to be considered for the programme.
For the academic requirement, all applicants should normally meet one of the following:
A level
A levels in two subjects, at grade C or better, taken in one sitting. Please note that we do not accept AS levels in lieu of A levels.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Diploma with at least 18 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
BTECs (known as Nationals)
- Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF): DDM
- Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF): DD
- Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF): DM plus one A level at grade C
- Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF): D plus one A level at grade C
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma: D plus one A level at grade C
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus one A level at grade C
- Please note that we do not accept the Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF) or Pearson BTEC level 3 National Certificate.
Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma
We accept either the full Diploma or individual subjects. In both cases, the requirements for Principal Subjects are either M3 or better in two subjects or M3 or better in one subject plus one A level at grade C.
Cambridge Technicals
- OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM
- OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma: DD plus one A level at grade C
- OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma: DD plus one A level at grade C
- OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma: DD plus one A level at grade C
- OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma: D plus one A level at grade C
- OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate: D plus one A level at grade C
- Please note that we do not accept the OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Degree from a UK university
Pass one of the following: CertHE, DipHE, foundation degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree
Extended Project (EPQ)
Grade A in EPQ plus A levels in two subjects, at grades CD or better, taken in one sitting
International Baccalaureate
Pass the full IB Diploma and obtain at least grade 5 in two Higher Level subjects
Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher
- Highers in three subjects, at grade C or above, taken in one sitting
- Advanced Highers in two subjects, at grade C or above, taken in one sitting
Welsh Baccalaureate
- Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge Certificate: Grade C plus one A level at grade C
- Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma – Core: pass plus one A level at grade C
This is not an exhaustive list of the qualifications we accept. If an applicant holds a qualification not listed above, including qualifications from another country, before submitting an application they should contact the Admissions Office to see if we accept the qualification and, if so, the level required in that qualification.
All applicants are required to meet both the academic and English language requirements.
The MTheol is a four-year full-time integrated undergraduate Master's degree. Entrance requirements for those entering into Year 1 of the programme are the same as for the CertHE, DipHE and BA (Hons) Theology: please see the individual Programme Specifications for details.
Students wishing to progress to the third year of the MTheol are required to apply and go through an internal admissions process during the second year of the BA (Hons). Information will be provided at the appropriate time. To progress to the third year of the MTheol, students must obtain an overall average of B+ or better (on the DipHE scale) across all modules taken at Levels 4 and 5 during the CertHE and DipHE Years. To continue on into the fourth year of the MTheol, students will need to obtain an average grade of at least 8 (on the undergraduate 15-point scale) across all taught modules at Level 6 or higher taken during the BA Year, and a grade of at least 8 for their third-year short dissertation.
Direct entry is permitted into the third year of the MTheol programme. Applicants will normally be required to have a 2:1 in the equivalent of a DipHE, FdA or BA (Hons) Theology. Students wishing to take certain modules in Biblical Studies as part of their programme must demonstrate a proficiency in Greek or Hebrew at least to the standard of the pre-requisites identified for the relevant Oak Hill modules (as noted on the Module Narratives). This proficiency may be demonstrated by previous formally assessed language study and/or through Oak Hill exemption tests in Greek and Hebrew.
All applicants are required to meet both the academic and English language requirements to be considered for the programme.
The entrance requirement is a UK Honours degree in Theology (classified 2.2 or above) to enable applicants to demonstrate both academic ability and sufficient theological background for entry onto the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or the Masters of Arts Theology.
Students wishing to take certain modules in Biblical Studies as part of their programme must demonstrate a proficiency in Greek or Hebrew at least to the standard of the pre-requisites identified for the relevant Oak Hill modules (as noted on the Module Narratives). This proficiency may be demonstrated by previous formally assessed language study and/or through Oak Hill exemption tests in Greek and Hebrew.