| Type of qualification: | Theology / Religious Studies. The University of London External Diploma in Theology consists of four papers. Students who obtain the Diploma in Theology will be invited to transfer their registration to the Bachelor of Divinity. |
| Course format: | Wholly distance learning. Students are supplied with a detailed Subject Guide for each paper; each Guide provides an introduction to all the topics on the syllabus and suggestions for further reading. |
| Course duration: | More than 3 years. Students have between 3-8 years to complete the BD and between 1-5 years to complete the Diploma. |
| Course validation: | Internal. University of London |
| Entrance Requirements: | For the Diploma in Theology, students must be aged 18 or over by 1 September in the year of registration and satisfy the following criteria:
a minimum of three subjects at Grade C or above at GCSE/GCE 'O' Level or an equivalent qualification.
Grade C or above at GCSE/GCE 'O' Level English language or, within the last 5 years to have passed at the required standard a test of proficiency in English recognised by the University. |
| Cost of Course: | Fees are payable in advance or pay-as-you-go.
Application handling fee £47.
Initial registration fee £327.
Continuing registration fee £228.
Examination fee (per full unit) £126.
Examination fee (per half unit) £63.
Exemption fee (per full unit) £50.
Exemption fee (per half unit) £25. |