Entrance requirements
Registrations for the BD degree (Old Regulations) and Diploma in Theology (Old Regulations) have been discontinued with effect from 1 September 2009.
An applicant must satisfy the relevant entrance requirements given in this section. In order to be considered for admission as an International Programmes Student, applicants must also submit an application that is in accordance with the procedures and deadlines set out on the University of London International Programmes website.
See www.londoninternational.ac.uk for details on the application process alternative qualifications that may be accepted and English Proficiency tests.
Students with specific access requirements should refer to section 12 of the Detailed Regulations.
A BD degree (Old Regulations) applicant must normally satisfy the University of London's general entrance requirements as follows:
Age
An applicant must normally be at least 17 years of age at the time of registration.
University of London general entrance requirements for degrees:
An applicant must have passes in:
- either two subjects at GCE A level, and at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE O level (at not less than grade C or a pass if taken prior to 1975)
- or three subjects at GCE A level (with one A Level at not less than grade D)
- or three subjects at GCE A level, and two further subjects at GCSE or GCE O Level (at not less than grade C)
- or two subjects at GCE A Level, and two further subjects at AS Level.
The University may, at its discretion, accept other qualifications in place of those above.
The University reserves the right to request applicants to provide evidence acceptable to the University of oral and written competence in English before an offer of registration can be made.
A Diploma in Theology (Old Regulations) student must have satisfied the following entrance requirements:
Age
An applicant for the Diploma must normally be at least 18 years of age by the 1 September in the year of registration.
Entrance requirements
- A minimum of three subjects at Grade C or above at GCSE or GCE O level or an equivalent examination;
- And The GCSE/GCE O Level in English Language at Grade C or, within the last five years have passed at the required standard a test of proficiency in English that is recognised by the University of London.
The University may, at its discretion, accept other qualifications in place of those above.
The University reserves the right to request applicants to provide evidence acceptable to the University of oral and written competence in English before an offer of registration can be made.
English language proficiency
For awards at FHEQ levels 4, 5 or 6, applicants must provide satisfactory evidence showing that they have:
- Passed acceptable examinations equivalent to GCSE/GCE 'O' level English Language at grade C or above; or
- Demonstrated fluency in academic English gained through either:
- Five years secondary schooling taught solely in English and/or passed GCE A levels or IB in essay based subjects; or
- Passed an International Foundation programme for UK HEI entry with a unit in English for Academic purposes (EAP) or its equivalent; or
- A full Postgraduate award, or a full first degree or Associate degree taught and examined in English from an institute that is acceptable to the University; or
- Have, within the past three years, passed a Diploma awarded by any of the polytechnics in Malaysia, Singapore or Hong Kong that is acceptable to the University; or
- Have, within the past three years, passed a test of proficiency in English language at the following minimum level: IELTS with an overall grade of at least 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub test, or TOEFL with a paper based score of 580 or 237 on the computerised test plus a Test of Written English (TWE) of at least 4.5, or a test of proficiency in English language from the prescribed list published by the University.
Where an applicant does not meet the prescribed English language proficiency requirements but believes that they can demonstrate the requisite proficiency for admission the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.
Internet access
All students are required to have regular internet access, allowing them to access the following resources:
- The student portal
- University of London email address
- Details of their student records
- Programme resources on the VLE
- Programme resources on the University of London International Programmes website
- The Programme Specifications and Regulations for their programme of study
- The University Regulations and the University of London International Programmes Student Charter
