Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDipTheol)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDipTheol)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded a Bachelor of Theology or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

2. Subjects of Study

   The diploma may be awarded in any one of the subjects listed above, or in any approved combination of the subjects listed above.

3. Structure of the Programme

   1. Every programme of study shall normally contain the papers required for the Honours programme in the subject concerned.
   2. With the permission of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities), a candidate may substitute a paper of another subject for one of the required papers.
   3. The required dissertation must be submitted no later than 1 November of that year. Extension of time will be granted only in special circumstances at the discretion of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

4. Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions

   Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions as set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).

5. Duration of the Programme

   The programme may be taken by full-time candidates in one year, or by part-time candidates over a period of more than one year. Any paper in which a candidate is enrolled in any year shall be examined in that year.

6. Level of Award of the Diploma

   The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

7. Diploma in a Second Subject

   A student who has obtained the diploma in one subject may become a candidate for the diploma in any other subject.

8. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

   Note: The due date for applications for first enrolment in the programme is 10 December. Late applications will be considered.