Cert HE (previously BA Flex - see below for details)
Certificate of Higher Education
Introducing the one-year Cert HE award (Level 4) full-time or part-time
Our BA (Hons) Flex programme is no longer accepting new students from September 2024 onwards. However, we have an exciting new opportunity for theological study, with our new MA programme, starting September 2025. See below for more details.
The Cert HE award is validated by the Open University
What will I learn?
The Cert HE in Theological Studies gives you a solid grounding in biblical studies, systematic theology and church history, and ministry practice.
OT 1: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
NT 1: Gospels *
Systematic Theology 1
From Pentecost to the Reformation
Preaching and Communication
Biblical Foundations of Mission
Successful completion of the above allows entry onto our new MA programme, provided with a US partner, starting September 2025. (There is no requirement to have completed a BA degree in Theology or another subject for you to enrol on this MA programme, if you have completed the Cert HE programme).
Admission Requirements
Prospective students should have the equivalent of two ‘A’ levels. Other qualifications and experience which demonstrate an applicant’s suitability may also be acceptable – please get in touch to discuss this with us.
Do you already have a degree in another subject? Our GDip programme could be for you.
Regulations for Open University Awards at Union School of Theology
Ready to apply?
The entry point for study is September of each year. The application deadline for September 2024 is 9th August 2024.
Further information
UST reserves the right to make alterations to the contents or methods of delivery of programmes or assessment but only if such action is absolutely necessary for one or more of the following reasons: compliance with the validating university or regulatory bodies; in response to external examiner or stakeholder feedback; as part of periodic or annual review measures; in response to technological developments. When this occurs, UST will inform students as soon as feasible, and request feedback from and engage in dialogue with students to ensure that the changes are not disruptive to the student experience.
A student may not always be able to study a particular module when student demand is limited, and will be asked to take an alternative.
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