To
be eligible for the BD (Bachelor of Divinity) you
must:
normally*
be at least 17 years old and either have
passes in:
-
two subjects at GCE 'A' level plus at least three further
subjects at GCSE/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, plus one further
subject at GCSE/GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C) or - two subjects at GCE 'A' level and two further subjects
at GCE 'AS' level and
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.
For
the Diploma in Theology, you must
normally*
be aged 18 or over by 1 September in the year of registration
and
have
a minimum of three subjects at Grade C or above at GCSE/GCE
'O' level or an equivalent qualification and
Grade C or above at GCSE/GCE 'O' Level English language
or, within the past three years, to have passed at the required
standard a test
of proficiency [New
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English recognised by the University.
*Applications
will be considered from applicants who do not meet
the normal minimum age requirement for admission.
Each application will be considered on an individual
basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of
the University of London.
Note:
applicants with other qualifications not listed above
and/or suitable work experience will be considered by the University
on an individual basis. There are many
other
acceptable qualifications (pdf:
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UK and overseas, which the University accepts instead of British
'O' and 'A' levels.
If you do not satisfy the criteria for
automatic acceptance the University will still consider your
application on an individual basis under the Special Admissions
procedures. If they cannot accept you with your current
qualifications and experience, the University will advise you
what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible
in the future.
