{"id":2214,"date":"2024-02-29T16:02:40","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T16:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bccoll.ac.uk\/staging\/?page_id=2214"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:49:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:49:50","slug":"ba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bccoll.ac.uk\/?page_id=2214","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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CertHE\/DipHE\/BA(Hons) in Theology<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our BA course focuses on the core disciplines of theology, biblical studies, leadership and mission. There is a choice of two tracks, Biblical & Pastoral Theology or Theology & Missional Leadership.<\/p>

The course is aimed at equipping emerging church and mission workers, volunteers, ordinary church members and any prospective student to better appreciate the origins, development and application of the Christian message within a variety of cultural settings and learn a selection of basic ministry skills. It will provide you with theological education and skills for Christian service, together with the development of personal character and spirituality. You will be introduced to a broad understanding of the world, religion, faith, spirituality and our role in serving the community and the Christian faith. In the first year, you will receive a foundation in the core subjects in Theology, Biblical Studies, Pastoral Theology and Missional Leadership. You are then able to deepen your understanding in the second and third years within your chosen pathway.<\/p>

You will be encouraged to see the relevance of your degree outside the confinements of BCC, church or the ministry and to think critically about how your knowledge, skills and resources can be useful in the marketplace. By marketplace, we are referring to the streets, the community, social media and in the churches and faith communities. By means of vocational, placements, and ministry work you will be able to broaden your experience in the marketplace and analyse the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of doing practical ministry. The aim is to give you a global, ethical, spiritual, academic and a well-balanced lifestyle and outlook on life.<\/p>

The course will prepare you intellectually and practically for a variety of forms of vocational Christian ministry including the development of presentation and communication skills, understanding of ministry and mission in cross-cultural and intercultural contexts, and the ability to apply biblical and theological knowledge within a ministry and mission setting.<\/p>

The course is composed of three levels, the Certificate in Higher Education, Diploma in Higher Education and the BA (Hons) degree. Students are expected to pass one level of study before progressing to the next level, though each level can form a self-contained qualification which can be taken separately if desired. Each level consists of 120 credits of study.<\/p>

The course is validated by Birmingham Newman University.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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On campus and intensives.<\/p>

On campus delivery is a traditional timetable where classes are delivered several days each week and is available for full or part-time study. For international students requiring a visa to study in the UK only full-time study is available for this delivery method.<\/p>

For intensive delivery students come to the campus for classes several times each year, normally 1-2 weeks each time. Assessments and further study are undertaken from home with occasional online sessions. Intensive delivery is only available for part-time study.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3 years full-time or 4-7 years part-time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Information about the content of this course can be found in the Programme Specification\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Information about the prospectus can be found here<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For undergraduate course fees please click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our BA course has been approved for student finance. To find out if you\u2019re eligible please read\u00a0Get undergraduate student finance: step by step<\/em>\u00a0on the GOV.UK website\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>

Students with disabilities and\/or learning difficulties may be eligible for funding to cover study-related costs they have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other physical or learning disability. You can find out more information\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>

You may as well apply for our non-repayable bursary to help with your studies, provided you meet the requirements; please check the eligibility criteria and application details here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Those applicants with overseas qualifications in place of the standard academic entrance requirements will be assessed using UK ENIC and UCAS Guides to International Qualifications. Such qualifications would need to be of a standard equivalent to a second-class honours degree or above for Masters programme in order to ensure parity. Candidates will be expected to obtain a statement of compatibility themselves. Overseas students might also be admitted on the basis of professional experience.<\/p>

English Language requirements (Methods of assessments)<\/strong><\/p>

All students must provide evidence of appropriate competency in written and spoken English. For students whose first language is not English, and who have not studied in English up to at least Level 3, the normal requirement will be IELTS 6.5 for MA and 6.0 for BA, TOEFL 575 or equivalent. It is our duty as Higher Education Providers to ensure that international students whose English is not their first language demonstrate their level B2 English language competence by providing a recent secure English language test (SELT) from one of the UKVI approved test providers. You must have achieved at least CEFR level B2 in all four components (unless a test provider exempts you from sitting a component because of a disability).<\/p>

SELTs can only be sat at approved test centres. A list of all the approved test centres is available on GOV.UK at: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>

Tuition fees<\/strong><\/p>

The tuition fee for international students for the 2026\u20132027 academic year is \u00a313,400<\/strong>. This will increase to \u00a313,800<\/strong> for the 2027\u20132028 academic year.<\/p>

To support our international students who do not have the right to work in the UK under our current UKVI probationary sponsorship licence status, we are pleased to offer all international students a bursary of \u00a34,000 per year<\/strong>. This provides a net fee of \u00a39,400<\/strong> for the academic year.<\/p>

To qualify, you must choose Birmingham Christian College as your firm<\/em> or insurance<\/em> choice before 5:00 pm (UK time)<\/strong> on 30 June<\/strong> for a September start or 30 November<\/strong> for a January start. The scholarship will be awarded automatically\u2014no scholarship application is required in the first or any subsequent years.<\/p>

International students must pay the fees and deposit amounts stated within their offer letter.<\/p>

International students Discount\/Bursary\/Scholarship package<\/strong><\/p>

We are pleased to offer the International Students Bursary to new international students starting their undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Birmingham Christian College.<\/p>

Key information:<\/strong><\/p>