Who should apply?

The course is designed for anybody who is interested in Theology and Religious Studies, especially adult students who lead busy lives, but it is also open to people who may wish to refresh or widen their knowledge. Previous experience in these subjects is not essential.

How to apply

Click here to download the application and reference form

You should complete the application form and submit it, together with:

(i) a reference

(ii) additional materials: a statement of 300 words outlining your previous experience of the subject (if any) and your reasons for wishing to enrol on the course.

If possible, your referee should be a person who can comment on your academic ability and background. Where this is not appropriate or possible, you should name a referee who can vouch for your motivation, commitment and potential. A reference from a family member is not acceptable.

Please read carefully the instructions on the reference form. When you have received your reference, return the sealed envelope with your application form and additional material, by 31 July 2013 to:

Award Programme Administrator
OUDCE, Rewley House
1 Wellington Square
Oxford OX1 2JA

English language requirement

All teaching at the University of Oxford is carried out in English and tutors must be convinced that you have sufficient fluency in written and spoken English to cope with your course from the start. Therefore, all non-native English-speaking applicants (other than those who have been educated in the medium of English language during their two most recent years of study) must satisfy the following requirements:

• IELTS: overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components) or
• TOEFL (paper based): overall score of 600, with a Test of Written English score of 5.5 or
• TOEFL (computer-based): overall score of 250, with Test of Written English score of 5.5 or
• TOEFL (internet-based): overall score of 100 or
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): grade A or
• Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency in English (CPE): grade B or
• English Language GCSE, IGCSE or O-level: grade B or
• International Baccalaureate Standard level (SL): score of 5 in English or
• European Baccalaureate: score of 70% in English.

Late applications may be considered by the Director of Studies if places are still available on the course. Interviews will take place at Rewley House in mid-July and early September 2013. If necessary, alternative arrangements will be made for applicants unavailable on the scheduled dates.

Open Evening

There will be an Open Evening on Thursday 23 May 2013, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, when you are welcome to visit the Department and discuss the course. If you have any questions concerning the course or the open evening then please phone 01865 270369 or email ppaward@conted.ox.ac.uk.

Fees

The fee for 2013 is £3,150 (EU students) or £3,675 (non-EU students). A non-refundable deposit of £300 (EU) or £350 (Non-EU) is required when you accept an offer of a place and the remaining fee is payable in instalments.

Non-EU students

This course is not suitable for non-EU students who do not already live in the UK before the course begins. For information, refer to www.ukcisa.org.uk.

Non-EU students who pay overseas fees are expected to make financial provision for the cost of the course as only a small number of OUDCE bursaries are available.

Funding and financial assistance

For information on student funding, please visit our website: www.conted.ox.ac.uk and follow links to `students’ and `sources of funding’. You will find information on student loans, bursaries and Professional and Career Development Loans as well as details of external sources of funding.

For more detailed information on all of the above, contact the Registry on 01865 280355 or registry@conted.ox.ac.uk.