Validation and reports

Our BA, GDip and MTh programmes are accredited by The Open University, a leading UK university specialising in flexible and accessible learning. Our PhD programme is offered in partnership with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, one of the world’s foremost research universities for Theology.

Open University | VU | ECTE | QAA

The Open University

 

Union Shool of Theology’s BA (Hons) Theology, Graduate Diploma in Theology and Master of Theology programmes have been developed and are delivered by UST.

They have been validated through a process of external peer review by The Open University as being of an appropriate standard and quality to lead to Open University validated awards of BA (Hons) Theology, Graduate Diploma in Theology and Master of Theology.

 Vrije Universiteit

 

The Union School of Theology PhD programme is offered through a collaborative partnership with the prestigious Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Free University of Amsterdam), one of Europe’s leading research universities, with a strong interest in Reformed theology.

In the recent QS rating of universities, VU Amsterdam ranked no. 5 worldwide in the field of Theology and Religious Studies. Click here to see the QS ranking table.

Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

 

In May 2022, Union School of Theology underwent a Higher Education Review (Alternative Providers) conducted by a panel of external academics from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

We are delighted to report that the judgements of the review team about UST’s provision in the four areas of review were –

  • The maintenance of the academic standards of awards offered on behalf of degree-awarding bodies meets UK expectations.

  • The quality of student learning opportunities meets UK expectations.

  • The quality of the information about learning opportunities meets UK expectations.

  • The enhancement of student learning opportunities meets UK expectations.

The QAA review team also commended as good practice the comprehensive framework that supports Learning Communities and enriches the experience of distance learners.

The report can be viewed on the QAA website, and here.