About this course
Durham University offers Pcert Catholic Theology (Distance Learning) as a 1-year postgraduate Graduate Certificate programme in Philosophy and Religious Studies. Based in Durham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £11,500 per year. The next intake is Michaelmas (October), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Students who have already passed the module ‘Catholic Theology: A Preliminary Tour’ with a score of 60 or higher.
Students from overseas universities who have successfully reached a point in their theological, religious studies or studies in a related discipline comparable with completion of an English BA.
Graduates of other disciplines who have studied at an undergraduate or equivalent level in one or more of the areas in which they hope to work, through their first degrees, through training for the ministry of the churches, and so on.
The three principle exceptions to this rule are
A 2:1 undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in Theology, or Religious Studies or a related discipline.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Michaelmas (October), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
